Behavioural Support Practitioner

Adult Social Care; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider is seeking a Behavioural Support Practitioner in Manchester to enhance the quality of life for individuals supported. The role involves promoting least restrictive practices, developing behavioural support plans, and collaborating with professionals. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree with experience in Positive Behaviour Support, and will have the passion to make impactful changes in the lives of those supported. A commitment to training and development is provided to ensure job security and career advancement.

Benefits

Extensive training and development

Opportunities for promotion

Job security in a leading organization

Qualifications

• Experience in Positive Behaviour Support with relevant qualifications.
• At least two years of applicable experience with a bachelor's degree.
• One year of professional experience with a master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Promote least restrictive practice and trauma informed culture.
• Develop and implement behavioural analysis and support plans.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings and foster reflective practice.
• Collaborate with management in developing PBS model.
• Provide leadership and guidance in PBS.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Positive Behaviour Support knowledge

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis or related field

Master’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis or related field

Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology or Equivalent Qualification

Job description

Overview

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).

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). The role will 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 aligns with the principles of Capable Environments and supports people with enhanced and complex needs to live fulfilled lives.

You will work with the people we support and in collaboration with managers, external professionals and families to promote meaningful outcomes. You will advocate Practice Leadership, guiding and coaching our teams in 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 daily life 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. You’ll be a friendly, dynamic and empathetic professional with a passion for delivering the best support. This is an amazing role for someone who wants to really make a difference to the lives of others, whether guiding and supporting colleagues to grow in confidence or enabling the people we support to meet their goals and live a fulfilled life.

We’re looking to welcome to our Manchester team a PBS professional who has the right experience and values, with relevant qualifications outlined below.

Responsibilities

• Promote least restrictive practice and embed a trauma informed culture at the service.
• Develop and implement functional behavioural analysis and Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings and promote a culture of reflective practice.
• Collaborate with operational management to develop and embed a therapeutic PBS model of support at the service.
• Provide practice leadership, coaching and guidance to teams in PBS.
• Support people we serve to gain more independence and improve quality of life outcomes.

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.

Why choose us?

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You. If you have the passion to improve someone’s life, we provide the skills and development opportunities to build a great career.

We offer extensive training from induction through your career, with opportunities for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector-leading organisation.

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

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