Job Introduction
Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.
Are you looking for a new role that you can shape and develop? Do you have proven experience of working collaboratively with managers, theoretical knowledge together with relevant experience in positive behaviour support?
An exciting opportunity for Positive Behaviour Support Lead (Children & Families) has become available to join our Therapy & Support Services.
Hours - 37.5 hours
Salary - £45,518 per annum with biennial increments
Location - Together Trust Charity, School Hill Cheadle and within services in Stockport, Worsley, Bolton and Greater Manchester
Reporting to the principal PBS practitioner you will play a key role in promoting and maintaining a supportive environment for our young people in our children’s residential settings, and our community. Your primary focus will be on creating strategies and interventions that encourage positive behaviour, improve social skills, and enhance the overall well-being of our young people with disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, harmful sexualised behaviours and emotional behavioural disorders.
The strategic priorities of this role will include developing and implementing positive behaviour support plans and working in collaboration with the registered manager and a multi-disciplinary team to assess the needs of our young people.
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Being involved in strategic planning groups where appropriate, consulting on issues relating to PBS.
- Providing training, guidance and coaching opportunities to enable others to develop their knowledge and skills.
- Helping to develop strategies that promote a safe, respectful environment and ensure people are treated with dignity.
- Cultivating a positive, inclusive atmosphere where people feel supported, valued and empowered to grow and succeed.
- Designing, implementing, evaluating and adapting individual recording systems according to the needs of an individual young person.
- Managing caseload and waitlist in a manner that ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
- Keeping up to date with national best practice about provisions for people with learning disabilities, neurodiversity, restrictive practices and challenging behaviour.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Master’s Level qualification in Applied behaviour Analysis, PBS, or other relevant discipline such as psychology.
- Significant experience delivering PBS within a relevant setting.
- Sound knowledge of working within Ofsted’s social care common inspection framework.
- Experience with supporting young people with challenging behaviours.
- Ability to demonstrate working with children or young people with complex needs including learning disabilities and Autism spectrum conditions.
- Experience in delivery of PROACT-SCIPr.
- Driver with own transport is essential.
- A full valid UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Benefits:
- Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home
Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters.
You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.
If you are interested in this position and want to help the Together Trust make a change please take a look at our full job description and apply for this rewarding role.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 3rd December 2024.
This advertisement may be withdrawn if we identify suitable candidates before the closing date; early applications are encouraged.
Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.
If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you
