Job Description

Positive Behaviour Support Coach - Term Time Only

Type: Permanent

Salary range: 26,511 to 29,456 (DOE)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including flexibility to work weekends and evenings) - Term Time Only - (44.4 weeks), Permanent

Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ

About Seashell Trust

Here at Seashell, we provide care and education for children and young people with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments and communication disorders, and autism. Originally founded in 1823, we are a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport.

The Seashell Trust consists of the Outstanding Royal School Manchester, Outstanding Royal College Manchester, 17 residential homes, outreach, health and family services. Our services are all based on one site which really reinforces our fantastic sense of community.

We have a new and exciting opportunity for talented and an energetic individual to support the expansion of our Positive Behaviour Support team. The PBS Coach will work directly with the children and young people we support, and our colleagues, to implement behavioural strategies promoting a collaborative approach to PBS for all.

Working across the whole site, the PBS Coach will play a key role in supporting the development of functional behaviour assessments to develop individual positive behaviour support plans. However, this particular role will also provide PBS support to our CADS (Children's Able and Disabled Sports group) for individuals taking part in activities such as football, swimming, climbing and art. Flexibility working over 7 days is therefore required to support CADS in the evenings, at weekends and during the school holidays.

Responsibilities

Support the development of functional behaviour assessments, behaviour analysis and observations Develop and deliver the PBS training programme focussing on proactive and active support Develop Behaviour Watch recording, debriefs, and positive behaviour support plans To support front line operational staff through coaching and mentoring around behaviour plans, techniques/strategies, and interaction Support with the PBS training as a PROACT-SCIPr-UK instructor

Requirements

GCSE English and Maths grade A-C or equivalent level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy is essential Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate qualification in relation to behaviours Completion of BILD/RRN approved Behaviour Management Trainer training and refresher courses provided by Seashell Trust Strong experience working with children and young people with multi-sensory impairments and/or complex needs, with learning difficulties and Autism, and positively managing behaviours that challenge

Seashell Benefits

Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool Blue Light discount scheme Benenden Health Care Membership - access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions Cycle to work scheme Free on-site parking Paid Enhanced DBS

About recruitment at Seashell

Please upload your CV to apply. As per our Safer Recruitment procedure, you will be required to complete a Seashell Application Form as part of our recruitment process.

We provide a caring environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all of our students. As part of our safer recruitment procedure, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken.

We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled and committed talent who share our vision and values!

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.

Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.

This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,511.00-29,456.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site gym On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have the right to work in the UK? Do you have experience working with young children and adults?
Work Location: In person