Job Description

Observing behaviour- frequency, severity and duration and examining the possible context (environmental factors and events) in which the challenging behaviour is likely to occur and in which it is less likely to occur and to help ascertain the possible function(s) of the challenging behaviour

Identifying and assisting with behaviours that may be due to sensory perceptions and providing advice and guidance to staff teams

Implementing appropriate assessments and strategies, emergency management protocols and person centred planning/working

Making recommendations re: further requirements

Auditing of existing support plans

Assistance with defining therapeutic requirements within individual Service Level Agreement

Assist in behavioural aspects within service users review/CPA reports and attend reviews/CPA meetings as required

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures. May be required to attend meetings with service staff to support and advise on behavioural interventions

Development of behavioural policies/procedures and tools

Involvement and input into new service development- environmental consideration for service user group, consideration and advice on staffing structure and service requirements

Assist in carrying out pre-admission assessments

Working across departments to assist to enhance the company’s reputation and standards through development of tools, standards or accreditationLiaise with/ work closely with Counselling Psychologist who will provide clinical supervision and provide guidance/ oversee clinical work.

Benefits

£25,000 TO £28,00 plus company car

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Stakeholder Pension

Carer progression within the company.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Personal Characteristics In order to perform this role effectively, the post holder will demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Experience with Functional Behaviour Assessments and writing Behavioural Support Plans Effective communication re: articulation of support and written Behaviour Support Plans Expert experience with Autism learning disability, challenging behaviour, and Mental Health client group Exceptional interpersonal skills (listening, verbal and written communication) Strong influencing skills Ability to impart best practice in an advisory role Presentation Skills (attendance at business development and tendering events may be required) Able to use standard applications to process, obtain and combine information e.g. Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, mail merge, and databases Ability to influence and effect culture change within teams Personal Attributes required: Flexible hours when necessary Able to treat all people with compassion, hospitality, trust, justice and respect Maintain confidentiality Interested, motivated and committed Desirable An interest in Mental Health or Psychology background welcomed Experience of management in a learning disability social care service Ability to develop or deliver training Eligible to British Psychological Society Membership or British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) BILD Training such PBS/ Active Support Training/CAPBS Knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis and willing to work towards BACB (Behaviour Analyst Certification Board)