Job Introduction

This is the chance to join an innovative team as a PBS Practitioner within the Learning Disability and Mental Health Service, influencing best practice for the people we are supporting.

Location is flexible, as this role is a national role and involves a mixture of home-working and travel nationally to visit individuals and their teams. There will be the need on occasions to work evenings and part of a weekend.

PBS Practitioner input will be offered to people with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs i.e. behaviours of concern, mental health conditions and risk of contact with the criminal justice system.

The post-holder will provide excellent Positive Behaviour Support, in keeping with the organisations Positive Behaviour Support Framework.

Role Responsibility

In order to effectively support operational teams, the post holder will have formal training in PBS e.g. BILD CAPBS Coaches or PBS degree level.

• Respond to PBS Referrals and hold a caseload, prioritised with support from the PBS Team Manager.
• Ensure support teams are focused on enhancing the quality of life of people supported, promoting personal skill development and reducing/eliminating the use of restrictive practices.
• Respond to crisis situations in which a person is posing a risk to self and/or others and there is a risk of placement breakdown/hospital admission.
• Training and development for teams who are supporting people with Autism and/ or behaviours of concern.
• Input to the assessment of people who are supporting people with Autism and/ or behaviours of concern.
• Support to teams in reviewing and developing PBS plans, personal support plans and risk assessments.
• To provide support and mentoring to Support Workers working with people with Autism and/or behaviours of concern.
• To work with the relevant professionals/multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the provision of an effective support to those individuals that use access Turning Points services.
• Maintain data analysis related to behavioural support to evidence justification for strategies employed and behavioural trends over time.

The Ideal Candidate

• Passionate, motivated and enthusiastic.
• Creative thinker and problem solver.
• Strong understanding of the values and ethos of positive behaviour support, person centred approaches and thinking, Active Support and Total Communication.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and off own initiative.
• To engage professionally and respectively with others whilst advocating for excellent positive behaviour support to individuals.
• Contribute to best practice forums and networks and focus on continuous professional development to enhance the positive behaviour support offered to individuals.
• Excellent verbal, written and IT skills to ensure accurate and professional records and reports are developed as appropriate.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the organisation. A full drivers licence and access to a vehicle is essential to the role.

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What benefits will I receive?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Learning and Development opportunities - we are Investors in People Silver accredited
• 30 days holiday, increasing with each year of service until 33 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including, bike to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive Pension and Life Assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to online Health and Wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work/life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts including Cinema, Groceries and Gym.

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