Behavioural Practitioner

Overview

Community Integrated Care is currently seeking a skilled Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) Specialist Practitioner within our South Scotland area. This includes Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Lothians, Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders.

With a flexible location, the PBS Specialist Practitioner will work with and support the Strategic PBS Lead in coordinating a whole-organisational approach and strategy to enable this to be effective, and to quantify the impact both in terms of reduced behaviours and improved quality of life and developing and implementing a Positive Behaviour Culture.

This role is full time (37.5 hours per week). Monday - Friday (4 day working week can be discussed). You must be driver with access to own car as the role covers the South of Scotland, with occasions where travel elsewhere in Scotland may be required.

Work with the Strategic PBS Lead to coordinate a whole-organisational PBS approach and strategy.

Support implementation of a Positive Behaviour Culture and measure impact (reduced behaviours, improved quality of life).

Travel within South of Scotland and occasionally elsewhere in Scotland as required.

Contribute to development and implementation of PBS practices across teams and services.

Level 5 PBS Qualification is essential and willingness to work to level 6/7 or ABA qualification with minimum one year working PBS experience.

Extensive experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism who display behaviours of concern.

Experience of carrying out Behaviour assessments within a Positive Behaviour Support Framework.

Experience of reducing the use of restrictive practices, including restrictive interventions.

Experience of delivering training, workshops and/or teaching adult learners.

Experience of leading individual/team de-briefs.

Knowledge of care standards and social care legislation; strong writing, verbal communication and computer skills (e.g., formatting Word documents, creating Excel spreadsheets), and ability to conduct research. Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint is preferable but not essential.

Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and strong communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external agencies.

Flexibility in working hours and travel on a regular basis.

• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to a free app offering retail discounts, leisure savings and holiday and travel discounts
• Tools and support to help you lead an easier (financial) life
• Employee of the month and other recognition schemes
• Employee Assistance programme - available 24/7
• Wellbeing Fund
• Employee Voice - Game Changers

If you have read this advert and feel like it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click Apply to take you through to our short application form. If you are interested in learning more about the role before submitting your application, please contact

It is important that you share our company values — We Include;
We Deliver;
We Aspire;
We Respect;
We Enable — which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support.

Community Integrated Care is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.