Behaviour Support Practitioner
| Posting date: | 19 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | £28,841 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 July 2024 |
| Location: | Somerset, TA6 3AJ |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Discovery |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DS03856 |
Summary
Discovery is proud to be successfully accredited by the Great Places To Work Programme for the third year in a row in 2023.
We're all here to make a positive difference to people with learning disabilities and/or autism in Somerset.
To provide direct support to complement the operational team's delivery of Positive Behaviour Support through practice leadership and the development of team skills and knowledge. Ensure support teams are focused on enhancing the quality of life of people we support by working alongside team colleagues in reducing or eliminating the use of restrictive practices.
The job role:
- Provide and model good practice support in the delivery of behaviour support plans.
- Support the development of individual team members skills sets in the interpretation of Behaviour Support Plans and the review process.
- Contribute to the service set up of new support as prioritised within the region.
- Contribute to Functional Behaviour Assessments and implement Behaviour Support Plans in collaboration with support teams, and families as appropriate.
About you
The successful applicant will have:
- Have significant experience in directly supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism who have complex needs
- Confident and knowledgeable in taking a lead role in supporting people and guiding others through difficult situations
- Demonstrate hands on support to a high standard when working directly with people we support
- Knowledge of assessment tools and positive support processes including how to implement a behaviour support plan
Why join us?
Discovery are committed to developing skills and rewarding our staff. We offer:
- A salary of £28,841 per annum (based on 37.5 hrs per week)
- 30 days' annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
- Access to discounts on high street shopping, cinema tickets and meals out
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 10 driving lessons paid for by us)
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
Who we are
Discovery exists to help each person we support to live a fulfilling life, to be equal in society and to be active in his or her local community. That's a big deal. It means being able to have choice and control in life. It means choosing to go out or to stay in, making friends and having relationships, finding and developing skills and interests. It also means managing a home, voting, staying healthy and being able to pursue employment or volunteering opportunities. If you think you can help the people we support get more from life, in a direct support or office based role, we want to hear from you.
Apply now:
So if you would like to be a part of our team and if you feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below - upload your CV and we will be in touch. You could soon be making a positive difference every day.
This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.
Discovery is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Discovery are Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. Discovery has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact teh Reosurcing Consultant Team on 03003039150 or email applynow@discovery-uk.org
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