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Positive Behaviour Support Worker

Posted :2024/02/05

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Job Type

Temporary

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Salary Range

Unspecified

Description

Contract
Part-time (21 hours per week)
2 months+
£24 per hour

Main Duties:

To undertake assessments and create effective support plans.

To undertake direct work with service users and their families/carers and/or support workers to implement the support plan and behaviour intervention methods.

To promote access to social, leisure and education opportunities to enrich service users quality of life.

To communicate effectively and sensitively with service users, parents, carers and professionals regardless of their spoken language or communication skills e.g visual supports.

To have an understanding of and be able to identify safeguarding concerns, undertake risk assessments, escalate and take appropriate action in line with the council’s policies and protocols.

Person Specification:

Knowledge of clinical frameworks of Applied Behavioural Analysis and Positive Behavioural Support.

Knowledge of disabilities and the impact they can have on individuals’ lives.

Knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance and the social work and care management practice, particularly relating to safeguarding practice.

PBS qualification (e.g. BTEC Level 4 Professional Certificate in Positive Behaviour Support) or equivalent professional or lived experience.

How to apply:

Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity or email your CV to me directly; jashton@novaxrecruitment.com