Job summary

We are looking for a PBS Practitioner to join ourgrowing team and continue to provide exemplary care to our service users and as a PBS Practitioner, you will be key toensuring the support worker teams are able to contribute to that high standardof care, through the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support. Reporting tothe Director of Clinical Services and Clinical Psychologist, you will workflexibly to meet the PBS needs of the individuals we support.

You willensure that the service meets the physical, environmental, social, andemotional wellbeing of each person in a way that respects thedignity of the individual and promotes independence and wellbeing. Thisposition will include networking across multiple services to provide PBSsupport, giving opportunity to develop wider experience. You must be committedto the development of the teams and the homes mission to achieve the PBSquality framework.

Main duties of the job

As a PBSPractitioner, you will be passionate about improving the quality of life forthose living within our services and achieving improved outcomes. You willachieve this through providing high quality PBS advice, training andimplementation across the tiers of support. You will play a key role insupporting teams to create enabling environments and reducing behaviour-basedbarriers to progression. As the PBS practitioner, you will be working under thedirection and management of the Directors. If required, you will receiveclinical supervision, which can be used as a formal process of professionalsupport, reflection and learning that contributes to individual development.

About us

Nestlings Care LTD is a growing organisation with 10 years experience in providing comprehensive residential and mental health care to children and young people. With 8 homes and growing. We are based in Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Leeds.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will ensure that the service meets the physical, environmental, social, and emotional wellbeing of each individual person in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence and wellbeing. This position will include networking across multiple services to provide PBS support, giving opportunity to develop wider experience. You must be committed to the development of the teams and the homes mission to achieve the PBS quality framework. You will do this by:

Providing PBS guidance and support to the services and young people

Providing coaching, training and mentoring to the staff teams

Supporting the embedding of Active support, Creating capable environments, Human rights, Trauma informed care, Restraint reduction and Focused based support.

To provide training for support teams on PBS, PCAS and Restrictive Practice reduction

Conduct individual assessments, including for those displaying behaviours of concern

Provide guidance with pro-active strategies of support and risk management plans

Represent the PBS support team as part of MDT meetings, as required

Monitor and analyse behavioural data, and create reports evidencing behavioural incident reduction

Attend and facilitate best practice meetings

Requirement of role

Understanding the experiences and needs of those you will be supporting is extremely important. Therefore, the successful candidate will:

Have achieved, or is working towards a level 4 PBS qualification

Have a minimum 2 years experience within the Health and Social Care sector

Understanding of MCA/DoLS, Restraint Reduction, Human Rights, Creating capable environments, Trauma Informed Care, Positive Behaviour Support and Supporting Behaviours of concern

Excellent interpersonal, prioritisation and communication skills, both verbal and written

Understands the use of functional assessment and intervention

Have a valid BACB, NMC or HCPC accreditation.

Communicates complex and sensitive information effectively

Have proven experience of working with young people with complex mental health diagnoses.

Is confident with teamwork, leadership and effective communication skills, self- motivation, and the ability to use own initiative, excellent organisational and time management skills.

To ensure compliance with CQC and OFSTED requirements

Is willing to travel to service locations.

Is able to maintain appropriate and accurate records of all documentation, making timely submissions of the planning outcomes achieved, and to evaluate all risk management plans

Can make ongoing adjustments and recommendations to ensure the plan of care is of a consistently high standard and that the needs of the individuals are being met, with all risks reduced as far as possible

Can maintain your own continuous professional development (CPD) by attending and participating in identified meetings and learning opportunities, to enhance your own skills and knowledge

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

2 years experience working within a CAMHS setting.

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant Bachelors degree in PBS or related subject.

Desirable

Driving License

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