Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner - North

Active Care Group

The closing date is 03 March 2025

Job summary

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Main duties of the job

Active Care Group is thrilled to offer this exciting opportunity for an experienced Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our expanding PBS team, supporting services in our North region.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008158

Job locations

Manchester - Support Centre

Manchester

Greater Manchester

M2 1AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The PBS Practitioner will be a key member of our national team, collaborating closely with the operations team to develop and implement ethical, least-restrictive behaviour support strategies for individuals exhibiting behaviours that challenge with the aim of improving their overall well-being and quality of life.

Our organisation prides itself on a collaborative and holistic approach to care, striving to deliver integrated health and care services of the highest quality. With over 30 years’ experience, Active Care Group is a leader in managing a diverse range of complex conditions, including learning disabilities and autism, brain injury, epilepsy, neurological disorders, mental health conditions. Our vast network comprises over 4000 dedicated staff members, caring for more than 2000 clients across 60 locations.

At Active Care Group, our Group Behaviours are at the heart of everything we do. These behaviours not only underpin our care delivery and organisational strategy but also reflect our culture and values. By emphasising key behaviours, we communicate what is important to us as an organisation, fostering a culture of encouragement, recognition, and mutual respect.

This role provides the opportunity to work alongside our skilled multi-disciplinary teams, including occupational therapy, speech and language, and neuropsychology, to provide high-quality, comprehensive care. We are also dedicated to the ongoing professional development of our colleagues, offering the successful candidate access to further training in PBS/ABA-related topics

Apply now to become an integral part of Active Care Group's mission to deliver exceptional care and support to those who need it most. Together, let's make a difference!

What you'll be working:

Our standard working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and the post-holder will be required to work remotely with frequent travel to ACG sites located in our North region.

We understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

What you'll be doing:

Take professional responsibility for a referral caseload, providing expert advice and recommendations to staff working within Active Care Group services regarding Positive Behaviour Support

Conduct comprehensive Functional Behaviour Assessments and develop scientifically grounded, data driven behaviour support plans, which effectively address behavioural concerns, promote skill development, and enhance overall well-being of the people we support

Implement, monitor and evaluate behaviour support plans with a focus on reducing behavioural incidents and improving quality of life for the people we support

Undertake regular incident analyses and reviews to facilitate valuable learning outcomes and identify necessary adaptations to behaviour support plans

Provide coaching and mentoring to direct support staff to ensure the effective implementation of Positive Behaviour Support strategies

Conduct debrief sessions with staff and the individuals we support following significant incidents to promote well-being

Draft and present reports including visual graphs on the effectiveness of Positive Behaviour Support interventions to senior management and other stakeholders

Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights

What to look forward to:

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities

Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop

Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice

A Nest Personal Pension account

Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians

We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know

……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Job description

Job responsibilities

The PBS Practitioner will be a key member of our national team, collaborating closely with the operations team to develop and implement ethical, least-restrictive behaviour support strategies for individuals exhibiting behaviours that challenge with the aim of improving their overall well-being and quality of life.

Our organisation prides itself on a collaborative and holistic approach to care, striving to deliver integrated health and care services of the highest quality. With over 30 years’ experience, Active Care Group is a leader in managing a diverse range of complex conditions, including learning disabilities and autism, brain injury, epilepsy, neurological disorders, mental health conditions. Our vast network comprises over 4000 dedicated staff members, caring for more than 2000 clients across 60 locations.

At Active Care Group, our Group Behaviours are at the heart of everything we do. These behaviours not only underpin our care delivery and organisational strategy but also reflect our culture and values. By emphasising key behaviours, we communicate what is important to us as an organisation, fostering a culture of encouragement, recognition, and mutual respect.

This role provides the opportunity to work alongside our skilled multi-disciplinary teams, including occupational therapy, speech and language, and neuropsychology, to provide high-quality, comprehensive care. We are also dedicated to the ongoing professional development of our colleagues, offering the successful candidate access to further training in PBS/ABA-related topics

Apply now to become an integral part of Active Care Group's mission to deliver exceptional care and support to those who need it most. Together, let's make a difference!

What you'll be working:

Our standard working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and the post-holder will be required to work remotely with frequent travel to ACG sites located in our North region.

We understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

What you'll be doing:

Take professional responsibility for a referral caseload, providing expert advice and recommendations to staff working within Active Care Group services regarding Positive Behaviour Support

Conduct comprehensive Functional Behaviour Assessments and develop scientifically grounded, data driven behaviour support plans, which effectively address behavioural concerns, promote skill development, and enhance overall well-being of the people we support

Implement, monitor and evaluate behaviour support plans with a focus on reducing behavioural incidents and improving quality of life for the people we support

Undertake regular incident analyses and reviews to facilitate valuable learning outcomes and identify necessary adaptations to behaviour support plans

Provide coaching and mentoring to direct support staff to ensure the effective implementation of Positive Behaviour Support strategies

Conduct debrief sessions with staff and the individuals we support following significant incidents to promote well-being

Draft and present reports including visual graphs on the effectiveness of Positive Behaviour Support interventions to senior management and other stakeholders

Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights

What to look forward to:

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities

Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop

Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice

A Nest Personal Pension account

Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians

We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know

……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant qualifications such as MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis/ Positive Behaviour Support are essential
  • Recognised Trainer competencies or ability to work towards

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of working within a Positive Behaviour Support role supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, brain injury, mental health and other support needs
  • Knowledge of assessment tools and Positive Behaviour Support processes, including the development and implementation of comprehensive behaviour support plans
  • Good understanding of the relevant regulatory framework, legislation and compliance requirements
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant qualifications such as MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis/ Positive Behaviour Support are essential
  • Recognised Trainer competencies or ability to work towards

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of working within a Positive Behaviour Support role supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, brain injury, mental health and other support needs
  • Knowledge of assessment tools and Positive Behaviour Support processes, including the development and implementation of comprehensive behaviour support plans
  • Good understanding of the relevant regulatory framework, legislation and compliance requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Manchester - Support Centre

Manchester

Greater Manchester

M2 1AB


Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Manchester - Support Centre

Manchester

Greater Manchester

M2 1AB


Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Partner - AHP

Kerry Childs

kerry.childs@activecaregroup.co.uk

Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008158

Job locations

Manchester - Support Centre

Manchester

Greater Manchester

M2 1AB


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