Positive Behavioural Practitioner

Community Integrated Care; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent community care organization in Scotland is looking for a Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) Specialist Practitioner. This full-time role involves working with multi-disciplinary teams and implementing effective Positive Behaviour Culture across the South of Scotland. Candidates must hold a Level 5 PBS Qualification, have experience with individuals with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism, and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers various benefits and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and ongoing learning

Holiday purchase scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Employee of the month recognition

24/7 Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum one year working PBS experience is essential.
• Extensive experience of reducing restrictive practices.
• Knowledge of care standards and social care legislation is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Strategic PBS Lead in developing a Positive Behaviour Culture.
• Conduct behaviour assessments within a Positive Behaviour Support Framework.
• Facilitate training, workshops, and teaching for adult learners.

Skills

Level 5 PBS Qualification

Experience with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism

Behaviour assessment skills

Training and workshop delivery

Excellent writing and communication skills

Education

Level 6/7 or ABA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

What makes Community Integrated Care a great place to work:

Community Integrated Care is currently seeking a skilled Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) Specialist Practitioner within our South Scotland area. This includes Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Lothians, Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders.

With a flexible location, the PBS Specialist Practitioner will work with and support the Strategic PBS Lead in coordinating a whole‑organisational approach and strategy to enable this to be effective, and to quantify the impact both in terms of reduced behaviours and improved quality of life and developing and implementing a Positive Behaviour Culture.

This role is full time (37.5 hours per week). Monday – Friday (4 day working week can be discussed). You must have access to a car as the role covers the South of Scotland, with occasions where travel elsewhere in Scotland may be required.

Qualifications and experience:

• Level 5 PBS Qualification is essential and willingness to work to Level 6/7 or ABA qualification with minimum one year working PBS experience
• Extensive experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism who display behaviours of concern.
• Experience of carrying out behaviour assessments within a Positive Behaviour Support Framework.
• Experience of reducing the use of restrictive practices, including restrictive interventions.
• Experience of delivering training, workshops and/or teaching adult learners.
• Experience of leading individual/team de‑briefs.
• Excellent writing, verbal communication, and computer skills (Word, Excel) as well as research experience.
• Knowledge of care standards and social care legislation; knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint is preferable but not essential.
• Experience working with multi‑disciplinary teams and excellent communication with internal and external agencies.
• Flexibility in working hours and travel on a regular basis.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to a free app offering retail discounts, leisure savings and holiday and travel discounts
• Tools and support to help you lead an easier (financial) life
• Employee of the month and other recognition schemes
• Employee Assistant programme – available 24/7
• Wellbeing Fund
• Employee Voice – GameChangers

Who you’ll be supporting & more about the role:

The successful candidate will possess excellent writing skills, as well as strong verbal communication skills and strong computer skills. Knowledge of care standards and social care legislation are required.

We support individuals with a wide range of needs and aim to use least restrictive practices. The organisation currently uses the MAPA model, and we aspire to adopt the recovery model approaches of Active Support and Positive Behavioural Support.

Values:

Community Integrated Care values: We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable.

Application method:

If you have read this advert and feel it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click ‘Apply’ to take you through to our short application form.

If you are interested in learning more about the role before submitting your application, please feel free to contact [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Community Integrated Care is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.