Job Description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are excited to be recruiting a Regional PBS Practitioner Lead to join Cygnet Social care in Yorkshire.

Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist care services for more than 30 years.

With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.

We are seeking a Regional PBS Practitioner Lead to take forward the development and implementation of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) and associated practices within our Yorkshire Cygnet Social Care Services, in line with best practice and national standards.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake aspects of functional assessment and support planning working collaboratively with relevant stakeholders.

As part of this role the candidate will also be required to provide supervision and leadership to the regional PBS practitioners within the organisation.

**Please note this is a remote based role with travel across the Yorkshire region**

So if you care about making a difference every day we want to hear from you.

Your Day-to-Day

• Take professional responsibility for ensuring PBS and associated practices are in line with local/national best practice, policy and NICE guidance.
• Provide behavioural advice, guidance and consultation to support staff, families and other professionals contributing directly to peoples assessment, analysis and intervention plans within a Positive Behavioural Support Framework.
• Develop approach to functional behavioural assessment and PBS planning and interventions

We are looking for someone who has...

• Recognised professional qualification in PBS or Behavioural Analysis
• Significant professional experience in a health or social care environment, leading behavioural support to people a learning disability, autistic spectrum conditions, mental health problems and trauma
• Experience of the practical application of PBS including functional behavioural assessment, risk assessment, formulation and PBS planning
• Substantial experience of leading and coaching teams and carers to implement techniques and strategies to embed person-centred practices including active support
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency framework and understands the importance of this to achieve desired outcomes for people
• The ability to travel independently and frequently across Cygnet Social Care services. Access to a car is an essential requirement

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
• Expert clinical supervision & peer support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a positive change?

If interested, please apply below.

Join us!

In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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