Behavioural Support Practitioner

Adult Social Care; Manchester; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care organization is seeking a Behavioural Support Practitioner in Manchester to enhance the lives of those supported. This role involves developing Positive Behaviour Support Plans, collaborating with various stakeholders, and advocating Practice Leadership to improve independence and quality of life outcomes. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and have applicable experience in behavioural analysis, with a passion for making a positive difference in individuals' lives.

Benefits

Wagestream – flexibility to draw pay

Funded Blue Light Card

24/7 doctor line

Access to cash plans

Enhanced retirement leave

Long service awards

Qualifications

• At least two years of applicable experience or one year with a Master's degree.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practices.
• Ability to develop Positive Behaviour Support Plans.

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with managers, professionals, and families.
• Develop and implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings to promote reflective practice.

Skills

Behavioural analysis

Coaching skills

Communication

Positive Behaviour Support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis

Master's degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis

Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology

Job description

Behavioural Support Practitioner – Manchester – £38,591 per annum

Typical shifts are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 (however flexibility to meet needs of the service will be required).

Benefits

• Wagestream – giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
• Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
• 24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families.
• Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families.
• Enhanced retirement leave.
• Long service awards.

Role Overview

Voyage Care is seeking a Behavioural Support Practitioner with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support. Our Behavioural Support Practitioners are at the heart of our delivery of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). We’re currently searching for a dynamic Behavioural Support Practitioner to promote least restrictive practice and embed a trauma informed culture. The role will develop practice at 1 specialist supported living service in Manchester. This service has been developed to deliver a model that fully aligns with the principles of Capable Environments and our skilled teams support people with enhanced and complex needs to live fulfilled lives.

Key Responsibilities

You will be working with the people we support and in collaboration with our managers, external professionals and families to promote meaningful outcomes. You will advocate Practice Leadership, guiding and coaching our teams in the area of PBS, establishing good team understanding of behavioural analysis and providing clear positive outcomes. This will promote a collaborative approach and ensure that the people we support gain more independence in their daily lives and maximise quality of life outcomes. You will be responsible for developing functional behavioural analysis, developing and implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans and attending multi-disciplinary meetings, promoting a culture of reflective practice.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis or a related field (such as Positive Behaviour Support) with at least two years of applicable experience; or
• Master’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis, or a related field (such as Positive Behaviour Support) with one year of professional experience; or
• Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology or Equivalent Qualification.

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

Don’t hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we’re supporting!