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Dedicated Lead Positive Behaviour Support Worker and Team Leader required for challenging and rewarding role. Would you like to join a team of dedicated practitioners and family carers to provide genuine person-centred support to a man with autism, mild learning difficulties and complex needs? Would you like to co-lead our small team, with the confidence that you have become a specialist in his support and gained his trust, first? You will provide social & emotional support while he explores the countryside around Bristol and the surrounding counties. You will help him develop confidence within his community, so expanding the range of settings and opportunities he is able to access and enjoy. You will support his wellbeing and increase his independence through planning and delivering structured activities in his home, which enable him to develop his independence skills and interests. You will provide and inspire outstanding Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and create an environment that enables him to reduce his anxiety and manage his behaviour, so he can thrive and achieve his life-goals. You will have the opportunity to gain professional qualifications in PBS and leadership while working, and develop an advanced understanding of autism. This is dual-role in which you will spend the majority of your time providing direct support to our client. As such, you will remain a hand-on 'practice leader', leading and inspiring the team by example. In addition, you will have dedicated time each week assist the manager with management duties. As your expertise grows, you will take on specific responsibilities such as training, supervision, coaching & supporting the team, implementing & reviewing support plans and care co-ordination. The Manager and you, the Team Leader, will work closely and in partnership to lead the team, each working to our strengths and with clear areas of responsibility. You will require a driving license and your own car. 26.5 to 35 (to be negotiated) contracted hours per week. The role will require at least 2 full days 9am -5pm, plus 2-3 mornings per week. In addition, you will be required to support the client on a 3-4 night holiday per year in the UK. Working days may be negotiated to some degree. Salary: £30,030 - £33,150 pro-rata (based on 37.5 hr week). The M.R. Trust We are a small family trust who receive a personal budget from the Local authority to enable our relative to live at home with his family. We employ a small team of dedicated practitioners who enable him to live as fulfilled a life as possible. We provide him with genuine person-centred support. We offer extensive training and on-going support to our extremely valuable staff. Key role and responsibilities: To listen, strive to understand and empathise with the client To support client with communication and help him articulate his thoughts, feelings, needs and preferences. To support client on his 1-2 hour walks of his choice in the countryside around Bristol and surrounding counties. To drive your vehicle to take him on his outings. To provide client with emotional support and help him manage his anxiety. To support client on a 2:1 basis in the community, and a 2:1 or 1:1 basis in the home, according to level of experience. To provide client with a stimulating programme of activities during the day. To help client to increase his life skills & confidence through structured activities such as cooking, literacy, using his PC, horticulture and DIY. To positively manage risk, to enable the client to do his chosen activities safely. To support the client with his anxiety, and help him manage his behaviour using Positive Behaviour Support. To participate in training, weekly team meetings and regular supervision To work collaboratively with the client, his family, care team and other professionals to ensure he receives consistent support. To use 'planning & preparation time' to ensure client outings go smoothly, to prepare indoor educational sessions, and to ensure important information is recorded and communicated across the team. To participate in any training required to become a proficient Practice Leader in Positive Behaviour Support To work in close partnership with the manager (James' sister) and, once your training period has ended, co-lead the team and take responsibility for the implementation of PBS Plan & other person-centred care plans. Minimum requirements Having a full UK driving licence and willingness to use car for work purposes. Sharing our values. Experience of working with individuals with challenging behaviour either in a personal or professional capacity. At least one year experience of supporting or teaching/tutoring individuals with emotional or social functioning difficulties, such as ASD, learning disabilities, brain injury or mental health problems. Qualification/s at Level 3 of the Regulated Qualification Framework (e.g. A Level, BTEC, NVQ 3) or above. Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal communication and team working skills Personal qualities such as empathy, interest in the psychological world of others, ability to understand complicated & diverse viewpoints, kindness, dedication, patience, attention to detail and good organisation skills. Strong motivation and enjoyment for this type of work An average level of fitness or above. What we will offer: Higher than average pay for the sector Nest pension Mileage allowance Employment assistance scheme Job security. Extended induction period, extensive PBS & Autism training (including the opportunity to gain regulated qualifications to Level 5 (e.g. BILD BTEC Certificate in PBS & Diploma in Practice Leadership in PBS) Ongoing professional support and supervision A highly supportive, collaborative team culture which is open to learning. Pleasant work settings. Varied and rewarding work Application deadline: Sat 1 st June
Being an Activities Coordinator is so much more than just organising programmes. It's providing care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. Working 37.5 hours a week, you will join the team at The Dean Neurological Centrewhere you will create an activity-based culture, which will see you use technical and creative skills to assist in developing, delivering and coordinating programmes focused on social, recreational and leisure activities. You will be responsible for creating 1-1 and group rapports with service users to help evolve and shape the activities to increase engagement. As you plan and implement activities around their interests, this should also have a strong emphasis on their individual needs to support the treatment plans. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will develop links with community-based resources to support service users to engage in local activities. At Elysium, we want the best for you. That's why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals. After all, a better you means better care. That's what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As an Activities Co-Ordinator you will be: Co-ordinating social and recreational activities for service users within the secure environment who are unable to freely access public services. Obtaining information from service users regarding their social and recreational interests. Observing general behaviour, ability, and response of service users and report back regularly using verbal and written communications to appropriate team members. Under supervision documenting observations and progress in the service user's clinical notes. Fulfilling the security requirements of the service and adhere to service policies, guidelines, and procedures. Basic risk assessment on a day to day basis to individuals and groups of service users Ensuring that health and safety, welfare and security standards for service users, staff and their visitors are adhered to. Effective skills of co-ordination and use of resources. To be successful in this role, you'll need: Basic group work skills Minimum of 12 months experience within a mental health setting (Desirable) Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team-based framework. Initiative and motivation. Awareness of Mental Health and its impact on functioning. Solution-focused approach to problem-solving. Good organisational skills. Awareness of gender-specific needs. Awareness of the cultural needs of service users. Full UK Drivers License Where you will be working: The Dean Neurological Centre has 60 beds in Gloucester (GL2 9EE), which is on the outskirts of the town within easy commute from Gloucester, Cheltenham and surrounding villages. The Centre delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability. It specialises in slow stream rehabilitation where the emphasis is placed on maximising each individual's abilities, comfort and quality of life. Bedrooms are fitted with high dependency equipment, including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment., with all rooms adapted to individual requirements. There are also well-equipped therapy facilities and other facilities such as gardens, gym and minibus What you will get: Annual salary of £23,692.50 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off! Subsidised meals Free parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.