Positive Behaviour Support Lead - Knowsley, United Kingdom - Cavalry Healthcare Ltd

Cavalry Healthcare Ltd

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Knowsley, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Cavalry are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Positive Behaviour Support Lead to join our new Supported Living Scheme. This is to work alongside a Manager on a scheme with multiple residents with various complex needs.

As a PBS lead, you will be responsible for supporting and developing the team to provide safe and positive practice.

This role requires strong leadership skills, a background in supported and/or assisted living, and the ability to effectively train a team.

Responsibilities:

Reduce the need for restrictive practice, developing positive behaviour support plans.
Develop and implement individualised preventative strategies for the residents, promoting positive outcomes.
Coordinate and promote practice leadership.
Monitor and assess service users physical and mental wellbeing.
Provide support and guidance to caregivers in handling challenging situations, adopting a therapeutic approach.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimise the quality of life for the residents.
Investigate incidents, mitigate risk where possible and lead lessons learnt exercises.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines and standards

Skills and experience:

Experience in supported living, assisted living or homecare.
Knowledge of preventative strategies and safety intervention.
Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
Understanding conditions but limited to Mental Health, Learning Disability, Autism and Brain Injuries.
BILD Act Certified Training (desirable)