Learning Disability Practitioner

5 days ago


St Peters Kent, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

This is the opportunity to join an innovative team as a PBS Practitioner in the Learning Disability and Mental Health Service influencing the best practice for the people we support. You will be supporting in our new service based in Kent, which is forever growing, if you like a fast-paced environment this area is for you.
The job will be a combination of home-working and travel to visit individuals and their teams in this location. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of 10 individuals and plan their diary, which enables a work-life balance.
PBS Practitioner input will be offered to people with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs i.e. behaviors of concern, mental health conditions.
We are looking for someone who is a specialist in Autism.
Ensure support teams are focused on enhancing the quality of life of people supported, promoting personal skill development and reducing/eliminating the use of restrictive practices
Respond to crisis situations in which a person is posing a risk to self and/or others and there is a risk of placement breakdown
Training and development for teams who are assisting individuals with Autism and/or behaviors of distress with reviewing and developing PBS plans.
Input to the assessment of people who are supporting people with Autism and/or behaviors of distress
Maintain data analysis related to behavioural support to demonstrate justification for strategies employed and behavioral trends over time.
To effectively support operational teams, the post holder will have formal training in PBS e.g. Have experience supporting people who have autism

Creative thinker and problem solver
Contribute to best practice forums and networks and focus on continuous professional development to enhance the positive behaviour support offered to individuals
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.
 
You will get 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.


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