Job Description

Salary scale- 40,000.00- 45,000.00

Location: Macclesfield

Hours: 37.5 per week.

On Call Duties.

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic and passionate PBS practitioner who wants to be part of a newly developed service providing a PBS Led framework to adults with dual diagnosis.

Due to the opening of a new service we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic PBS Lead to join a multi-disciplinary team to develop and adapt a person centred framework within a complex dual diagnosis supported living scheme.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, qualified PBS Practitioner with significant experience in delivering training or a qualified trainer or training manager with excellent knowledge of positive behaviour support.

As part of the role, you will be assisting with the development, organisation, and delivery of a Positive Behaviour Support Service so that individuals who display challenging behaviour develop the skills to enjoy the best quality of life possible. Ensuring staff teams receive high quality person specific training to deliver behavioural support.

Ensuring the standards and quality of care provided is the forefront of all workers. You will work alongside the occupational therapy team. Together you will be expected to maintain and work within CQC regulatory standards.

Upon successfully adjusting within this role and the service the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week.

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(This will be based on the needs of the service)

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About the service

SIS is a leading care provider in the Northwest. We have been supporting individuals with mental health and housing needs since 2014. We are developing this brand-new service in Macclesfield to support the more complex client group in a specialist, bespoke development. This will be a 24 hour, PBS led service with input from our OT and MH professionals. Individuals will have their own apartment within a 10-unit complex with staff on site. The service is aimed to support individuals who have had long stay admissions in locked door rehabilitation units, forensic units and out of area placements. This may be their first opportunity to live semi-independently and develop independent living skills. Whilst challenging, there is lots of opportunity for the successful candidate to help improve people's lives and build an excellent team around the service.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced PBS professional to lead a team in shaping a pioneering service that will have a profound impact on the lives of the people we support.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development, organisation, and delivery of a high-quality PBS led service. Provide specialist consultation and guidance for individuals requiring behavioural support. Deliver person-centred PBS training to staff teams, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills to provide high-quality positive behavioural support. Work closely with the Occupational Therapy team and service manager to maintain and exceed CQC regulatory standards. Oversee transition plans, ensuring individuals moving into SIS services receive a well-coordinated and structured move to their new home. Act as a mentor and coach, role-modelling best practices. It is expected that the post holder will be able to demonstrate significant professional development, evidenced by a range of transferable competencies.

What you will get in return.

Excellent Pension Scheme 33 Days annual leave

plus BANK HOLIDAYS

Flexible working to support your work-life balance Enhanced employee Healthcare Benefits Death in service- Life Assurance. Career development Enhanced DBS paid for by SIS (T&C's Apply) 350 Refer a friend Bonus - Tell your friends about us and earn an extra 350 when they join (T&Cs apply)

What we are looking for.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Level 6 or 7 Formal Qualification in Positive Behaviour Support or equivalent. A higher education qualification in Mental Health, Health and Social Care, or a related field. significant experience of working as a Lead or Senior Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner Demonstrable experience in developing and delivering PBS services and implementing PBS models and strategies. Confidence and skill to gain trust, alignment and consensus across the service.

This post is subject to safer recruitment processes and an Enhanced DBS check (and if regulated activity this will include a check against the barred list(s)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Shift:

Day shift Night shift
Application question(s):

Do you have a level 6 or 7 Qualification in Positive Behaviour Support or equivalent
Experience:

Positive Behaviour Support: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LDRD- PBSLEAD