Developmental/Community Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Bodmin, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner Learning Disability to join a highly experienced multi-professional health care team working in the Cornwall Adult Community Team - East.

The post-holder will be based within the Learning Disability Team in Bodmin.

The clinical work is multi-disciplinary involving assessment, formulation and provision of therapeutic interventions, including positive behavioural approaches as part of the multi-disciplinary care planning and delivery.

We are actively engaged in the development of the service we provide with our community clients and your thoughts, ideas would be welcomed.

Would consider a developmental post starting at Band 4, working towards Band 5.

Proposed interview date: to be confirmed

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical input to people living in the community in Cornwall who are on the adult caseload within a positive behaviour support (PBS) framework, the main aim of which will be to enhance the quality of life of the service users and reduce challenging behaviour. To provide other assessments and interventions as required under the supervision of the Team Lead or Clinical supervisor.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team and also to work using own initiative without direct support and supervision when appropriate.

Desirable

Knowledge of specific interventions

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

NVQ Level 3 (Care) Previous experience in Positive Behaviour Support. Previous experience of working with people with a learning disability with complex needs, some of whom exhibit behaviour that challenges, in a variety of settings.

Desirable

Experience in a variety of settings. Experience working with people with complex behavioural and/or mental health needs

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

Excellent communication and record keeping skills. Ability to recognise and report with accuracy the people with a learning disability needs and/or environment. Able to support people who have varying degrees of physical/learning disabilities/personal care needs/behaviours that challenge.

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