Head of PBS & Specialist Support – Adult Learning Disabilities Services
South Yorkshire/North Lincolnshire
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Remit
Compass Associates is excited to be working with a well-established charity, to recruit for an experienced PBS Practitioner to join them as their new Head of Specialist Support.
The charity provides specialist care and support for adults with learning disabilities and autism (many of whom have additional complex needs and mental health conditions). Services include residential homes, supported living services, further education, day centres and community outreach.
This newly created role is an exciting opportunity for a PBS Practitioner who has strategic leadership experience as you will be involved in setting up new services, supervising colleagues (PBS Practitioners, SALT and Therapy Assistants) and developing the charity’s PBS strategy. You will still be able to work directly with service users by conducting initial assessments, regular reviews, support through transitions, deliver therapeutic sessions and respond to any crisis situations that arise.
Location
The exact base of this role will be dependent on the successful candidate’s home location, but will require travel to visit services, deliver training and meet with colleagues, service users and external stakeholders.
The role will be suitable for candidates who live in either South Yorkshire or North Lincolnshire.
Services are commutable from Lincoln, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Hull, Goole, Sheffield, Doncaster, Barnsley, Leeds, Gainsborough, Wakefield and surrounding towns.
Candidate
The successful candidate must have:
* A recognised qualification in Positive Behaviour Support
* A strong background working as a PBS Practitioner with adults who have learning disabilities, autism and complex needs
* Previous leadership experience
* UK driving licence and own car
Interview Process
Informal Teams call with Director of Care, followed by a formal interview on site.
Recommendations
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for each successful recommendation.
Compass Associates, established in 2009, is an award-winning, UK specialist Health and Social Care Recruitment Consultancy providing tailored, high quality recruitment solutions for all permanent assignments