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Posted:
02.06.2025
Expiry Date:
17.07.2025
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Job Description:
Reference
PRI100966
Location
Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, 100 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, SK8 3DG
Priory Group Division
£35,000 per annum
Hours
37.5
Vacancy Type
Virtual job fairs
Permanent - Full Time
Job Advert Role Description
Job 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.
Lead the embedding of a Positive Behaviour Support culture within services.
Support the assessment and transition of new referrals.
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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 :-
* 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.
* History of reducing the use of restrictive practices.
* Full driver’s license and availability of a vehicle for business use.
* 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.
* In-depth understanding of the principles of PBS and Applied Behaviour Analysis.
* Ability to work independently and be skilled in self-assessment of work.
Other Requirements:
The role can involve extensive travel to cover multiple sites in the given region. Occasional overnight stays and travel out of the region may be required as per business needs.
Division DBS info
Disclosure
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland.We are an equal opportunities employer.Priorywill cover the cost of a DBS check.
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Created on 02/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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