Positive Behaviour Support Specialist - Colchester, United Kingdom - Qin Recruitment Ltd

Qin Recruitment Ltd

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Colchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Position:
Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner - Anglia

Location:
Colchester (Essex/Suffolk)

Start:

ASAP

Role:
Permanent

Salary:
Competitive based on experience and education levels (plus car allowance/mileage)

Our client was established in 2005 to support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs including Prader-Willi Syndrome and we are working with them to recruit a Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner to support the Operations Teamto deliver high quality person-centred support based on inclusion and meaningful engagement with the people we support.

You will support services in the Anglia region and the surrounding services, so access to a car and a willingness to drive is essential.

We're looking for someone who can work collaboratively with colleagues including key workers to help the people we support explore and realise their potential to develop relationships, skills, and independence so that they can pursue all opportunities.

Job role of the Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner

In addition to nurturing safe, supported, and inspiring people, other responsibilities include:
Working with the operations and referrals team to support during the assessment, transition and move-in of new supported individuals
Supporting the operations team to develop the best quality of support plans
Providing handon support during times of crisis
To provide training for support teams on PBS, PCAS and Restrictive Practice reduction
Undertaking functional assessments implementing intervention strategies using PBS principles
Developing and leading on Care practice improvement initiatives

Education and Experience

Have excellent communication skills verbal and written
Able to travel and work in services 4 days per week as appropriate
Skilled and knowledgeable in creative and person centered approaches to work with people
Ability to explain, develop and follow policies and protocols
Ability to have a flexible approach to workload and manage your own time
Clear understanding of confidentiality and equal opportunities (equality & diversity)
Knowledge of safeguarding and safe practice
Understanding of current care practices in PBS, PCAS, RPI reduction, government initiatives & regulatory requirements
Hold a recognized qualification e.g., Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) / Positive
Behaviour Support or other relevant qualification

Benefits

Life assurance benefit of twice annual basic salary
Comprehensive induction and excellent training
Recognition Awards, including long service awards
Cycle to work Scheme
Employee benefits platform providing discounts at over 150 retailers
Employee Assistance Programme, confidential telephone counselling and legal advice
Health & Wellbeing portal

Salary & Benefits