Positive Behaviour Support and Behaviour Analyst

Positive Behaviour Support and Behaviour Analyst- Colchester or Clacton-on-Sea £40,000.00 - £46,000 | Full time hours | Free On-Site Parking

I'm currently working with an amazing Supported Living care provider who is looking to take on a Positive Behaviour Support and Behaviour Analyst. This is a permanent, full-time position; they have offices based in Colchester & Clacton on Sea, so you can work in the office that works best for you, and they're offering a salary of £46,000.

They're a highly respected care provider known for delivering compassionate, forward thinking and person centred support for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health needs and behaviours that present significant challenges. Their supported living services empower people with complex needs to lead meaningful lives within their communities, and their entire approach is grounded in Positive Behaviour Support and Active Support.

They're looking for a PBS Specialist and Behaviour Analyst who can bring expertise, commitment and a genuine passion for improving outcomes for individuals who display high risk behaviours of concern. You will champion ethical evidence based PBS practice and place wellbeing and quality of life at the centre of every decision. To ensure you are supported in your practice, they'll also provide external clinical supervision delivered by experienced PBS clinicians.

Key aspects of the role include

• Coaching and supporting PBS Practitioners to deliver effective and ethical PBS practice
• Building confidence and reflective practice through guidance and mentoring
• Working closely with the Head of PBS to support the implementation of PBS policies, systems and processes
• Managing a clinical caseload for individuals presenting high risk behaviours
• Completing Functional Behaviour Assessments in collaboration with the individual, staff teams and families
• Developing and reviewing PBS plans that are evidence based and fully involve the people supported
• Clearly communicating assessment outcomes to promote understanding and consistency
• Coaching teams in the use of Behavioural Skills Training
• Recording, monitoring and analysing behavioural data to demonstrate progress and positive outcomes
• Delivering and contributing to PBS training for staff and families
• Leading or contributing to person centred planning and promoting wellbeing, independence and community inclusion
• Supporting shared risk assessments and safe community engagement
• Supporting transitions for individuals with complex needs while maintaining current knowledge of PBS best practice
• Upholding company values, policies and procedures
• Supporting recruitment and induction within the PBS team
• Contributing to service development, policy review and new initiatives

Training and qualifications

• MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Positive Behaviour Support, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities or an equivalent discipline
• UKBA Cert and current UKSBA membership

Essential experience

• A minimum of three years in a PBS specific role
• Clinical experience supporting individuals with complex needs and high risk behaviours
• Experience managing a complex clinical caseload
• Strong assessment and intervention development skills
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating PBS plans
• Experience supporting individuals with communication difficulties
• Experience delivering training and coaching
• Experience working within a multi disciplinary environment

If you're interested in this role then please apply now!

Know someone who would be suitable and interested? Please refer them to us at Chase Medical and ask for Rob.

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