PBS Practitioner

Hertfordshire, England, gb

PBS Practitioner

Reference

PRI100367

Location

Kneesworth House, Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5JP

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£35,000

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert Role Description

ob Purpose
To lead the implementation and delivery of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) for the service, supporting individuals, colleagues, and teams in implementing positive and proactive approaches that improve wellbeing and quality of life for the people we support, while reducing restrictive practices.

Responsibilities
Quality
• Demonstrate best practice in the implementation of PBS, working with individuals, colleagues, key stakeholders, internal and external multidisciplinary teams, and families.
• Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments.
• Develop and implement PBS plans.
• Provide staff training and development, including PBS, practice workshops, and other associated training.
• Lead the development and implementation of Restrictive Practice Reduction plans.
• Work with site leaders to develop and deliver person-centred, proportionate risk management procedures.
• Review and debrief incidents.
• Attend and contribute to internal and external meetings as required.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards and statutory regulations.
• Complete mandatory and additional training relevant to the role as required.
Innovation
• Lead the embedding of a Positive Behaviour Support culture within services.
• Support the assessment and transition of new referrals.
Communication
• Communicate with internal and external agencies and stakeholders across all relevant divisions and disciplines.
Budgets & equipment
• Share responsibility for the proper use, maintenance, and security of equipment, tools, and systems required within the role.
Informatics
• Ensure the confidentiality of service users is maintained and appropriate use of data systems as applicable to the role.
• Ensure inspection documentation, certification, and other associated records comply with operational standards and statutory regulations.
Person Specification
Essential:
• Formal qualification in PBS or related field (e.g., BSc in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis, MA or MSc in Autism Studies, PBS/ABA Graduate Diploma).
• Experience in conducting behavioural assessments and developing, implementing, and evaluating interventions for individuals presenting with challenging behaviour.
• History of providing direct support to people with learning disabilities and/or Autism and behaviours of concern.
• Detailed understanding of the legal frameworks and processes relevant to the role (e.g., Mental Health Act (1983), Safeguarding, risk management).
• Willingness and ability to work in physically and emotionally demanding situations.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a leadership capacity, leading and influencing others positively.
• Excellent record-keeping and written skills, including report writing.
• Experience in delivering PBS training.
• History of reducing the use of restrictive practices.
• Full driver’s license and availability of a vehicle for business use.
Desirable:
• Qualified at Degree level or higher in a relevant field, e.g., Psychology.
• Experience working with people with co-occurring mental health conditions.
Additional Attributes
• Person-centred beliefs, values, and attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• In-depth understanding of the principles of PBS and Applied Behaviour Analysis.
• Ability to work independently and be skilled in self-assessment of work.

Upholding the Company Behaviours
This provides some guidance on the types of conduct to support the Company Behaviours
Behaviour Evidence 

Putting People First

• Put the privacy, dignity, rights, health and wellbeing of the people who we support and their families first
• Remember we are working in the people we support’s homes and will act accordingly. We will not bring our personal issues into their home or use our personal mobile phones for personal matters whilst on duty
• Respect each individual we support’s right to confidentiality
Being Supportive

• Show compassion, respect and a willingness to help the people we support and their families
• Engage with the people we support and gain their valid consent before providing care and support
• Work hard to ensure the people we support are cared for in line with their wishes 

Acting with Integrity

• Make sure that our actions do not harm an individual’s health or wellbeing
• Immediately challenge and report dangerous, abusive, discriminatory or exploitative behaviour or practice 
• Listen to each other and respect that we are all unique with different opinions
• Be honest and be able to account for our actions and decisions and be prepared to learn from our mistakes
• Honour our work commitments, agreements and arrangements and be reliable, dependable and trustworthy

Being Positive

• Go the extra mile to help those we support to lead fulfilled lives in a way that is meaningful to them and achieve their goals and aspirations
• Understand the value of our contribution and that of our colleagues and the vital part we all play in our team

Striving for Excellence

• Ensure we work in accordance with company policies and procedures and in line with the guidance of our Line Manager
• Strive to improve our own practice and the quality of service we give by completing all relevant training, participating in supervision sessions, and accepting and reflecting upon constructive feedback
• Maintain clear and accurate records of the care and support we provide
• Tell our Line Manager if we have concerns about any aspect of the service we give, or any ideas of how to improve it

Join a Team that makes a real impact