Position: Positive Behaviour Support and Active Support Partner
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £38,000 - £43,260 per annum + £1,200 per annum car allowance (0.40p per mile)
Hours: 37.5 per week
RGH are working with a prominent Charity who support more than 650 people with varying Learning Disabilities across the Southeast, West Midlands, London and the East of England. Due to some restructuring, they are looking for a PBS & Active Support Partner to join their Quality Assurance Department.
They have one partner per subsidiary as well as a Senior PBS Partner and Quality Assurance Manager who oversees the whole department. Each partner is also supported/assisted by a PBS Lead. This role is to oversee their London subsidiary covering services in North, East & South London.
Depending on your level of qualifications and experience, they can offer a salary starting from £38,000 to £43,260 per annum You will also receive an additional £1200 car user allowance per annum.
The Role
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized Positive Behaviour Support plans for individuals receiving services.
- Conduct functional assessments to identify the causes of challenging behaviour and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
- Regularly review and update PBS plans to reflect progress and any changes in the individual's needs.
- Become an Associated trainer in our BILD Certified Restraint Reduction Network Training Standards program.
- Support the Teams through in Service Workshops training and group wide PBS and AS training
- Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to staff to enhance their competence and confidence in applying PBS techniques.
- Act as a key liaison between the London Subsidiary and external PBS bodies, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices and legislative changes.
- Prepare and present regular reports on the effectiveness of PBS interventions to senior management and other stakeholders.
- Engage with families, carers, and external stakeholders to ensure consistency and collaboration in the application of PBS.
Your Development
You will be supported, depending on your level of qualification, to achieve the diploma in Positive Behaviour Support and Practice Leadership with the British institute of learning disability (Bild).
Become trained in the SPELL framework and Person Centred Active Support (PCAS) to train the trainer level, certified with the Tizard centre, part of the University of Kent.
You will have the option to attend relevant conferences and seminars such as the Bild PBS conference. Other options regarding professional development will be available depending on experience and relevance.
Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience in developing and implementing PBS strategies within a care or educational setting
- Worked in education and/or social care at a Management level.
- Experience in delivering training and coaching on PBS principles to a range of stakeholders.
- Excellent knowledge of the Key Principles of Active Support and relevant legislation and best practices in Positive Behaviour Support
- Ability to conduct detailed assessments, analyse behaviour patterns, and develop evidence-based interventions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong training and facilitation skills
- Hold a full valid driving licence and have access to own car.
Benefits
- Flexible Working including working from home.
- 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing after to 2 years' service and after 5 years' service.
- Access to high quality training that supports your career development.
- Free and confidential 24/7 access to the health portal and employee assistance programme.
- Contributory pension scheme with life assurance.
- Recommend a friend scheme.
- And more.