Growing Our Compassion First PBS Future at MacIntyre Demand for high-quality, compassionate Positive Behaviour Support is growing, and MacIntyre is proud to be growing our specialist PBS team in response. We support people with a learning disability and/or autism to live gloriously ordinary lives, lives that make sense to them. Through our Compassion First PBS approach, understanding, dignity and kindness guide everything we do. As we continue to strengthen this work, were excited to recruit an Assistant PBS Lead - North West and Wales. About the role This is a hands-on, practice-focused role working alongside our PBS Specialists and operational teams to embed high-quality, evidence-based PBS in everyday practice. Youll support people and teams to reduce barriers to learning and engagement, improve quality of life, and ensure support environments are enabling, trauma-informed and least restrictive. Youll also play a key role in coaching, mentoring and developing staff, helping to grow the PBS Specialists of the future right here within MacIntyre. This role sits at the heart of our Homes not Hospitals approach and wider growth strategy, supporting both people we support and the colleagues who support them. IND What youll be doing Supporting the implementation of Compassion First PBS plans alongside PBS Specialists Coaching, mentoring and role-modelling excellent PBS practice for teams and leaders Supporting functional assessments, data collection, review and analysis under clinical supervision Providing reflective practice, de-briefs and wellbeing support following incidents Supporting training delivery and the development of PBS capability across services Working collaboratively with managers, families and multi-disciplinary professionals What were looking for Experience leading or managing teams using a PBS framework in adult social care A compassionate, non-aversive and trauma-informed approach Confidence supporting teams during complex and high-pressure situations Strong communication, coaching and reflective practice skills A commitment to quality, learning and continuous improvement A qualification in PBS is desirable, but we welcome applicants who bring strong experience, values and a passion for compassionate PBS practice. Job details £27,000 per year £2,000 car allowance Based at the North West Hub, with frequent travel across the North West and North Wales Car driver essential Ideally full time (part-time / job share considered in the right circumstances) Internal and external applicants welcome Closing date: 20 February Interested? Informal chats are warmly welcomed. Sarah Kilby Inclusive Behaviour Manager (Homes not Hospitals Lead) 07837 802 501 About us MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism. We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyones unique gifts, talents and contributions. Our Vision For all people with a learning disability to live a life that makes sense to them. Our Mission We will support a sense of wellbeing through a celebration of each persons unique gifts, talents and contributions, the quality of our relationships and ensuring the promotion of real opportunities to connect with others. Our purpose To achieve excellence in everything we do. MacIntyres primary purpose is to make a positive contribution to the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We make this contribution by ensuring that all our interactions are great, that our knowledge and skills represent excellence and that we support people to develop purposeful and warm relationships. Our secondary purpose is to have a positive influence in our local communities and on our sector by connecting well, nurturing partnerships and demonstrating best practice. Our DNA MacIntyre has a particular way of working with people and because it is so important to all our activities we call it our DNA. It is a combination of our values and the way that we put those values into actions that is unique to MacIntyre. Through our Pay and Rewards We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes: Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays Workplace Pension scheme MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost) MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period) Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more You will qualify for a Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emergency and social care staff. 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