Lead Positive Behaviour Therapist

Our therapy model is made up of a multidisciplinary team including behaviour support practitioners, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and psychotherapists . Working with our therapy leader, this role will play a critical part in our student development working collaboratively to reach the best possible outcome for those we support at all times.

Duties would include:

• Leading on the delivery of a comprehensive, innovative and evidence based behaviour support service that meets the needs of the students and adults, within a Positive Behaviour Model. Delivery will include the assessment of students along with planning, implementing and evaluating interventions.

• Planning and development of the PBS service and provide line management to team members.

• Working in close collaboration with classroom teams, as well as the other members of the Therapy team, in order to provide integrated behaviour support.

• Promoting expertise and best practice through training, modelling and staff coaching.

• Attending student reviews or other relevant meetings, to ensure a person centred approach in collaboration with the team around the student.

• Participating in continuous professional development through self-directed learning.

• Evidence of established specialist skillset in behaviour assessment and management.

• Demonstrates leadership skills through use of appropriate management styles, ability to adapt communication and effective prioritisation and time management skills.

• Able to work as an effective and co-operative team member and to collaborate successfully with colleagues and Head of Therapy.

• Effective line management skills evidenced through the ability to coach, support and performance manage team members.

This vacancy is a full or part time position depending on the background and experience of the applicant to work all year round.

Why consider joining us?

• Blue Light discount card

• A rewarding job, full of variety and opportunities for career development

• 12-week induction programme consisting of in-house training, e-learning, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring.

• Regular supervision from a Clinical Psychologist experienced in PBS.

• The opportunity to complete an accredited qualification once you’ve passed your probation period.

• All colleagues have access to an internal learning portal so you can increase your skills and knowledge in the areas that interest you the most.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Up to 33 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays).

• A generous employee referral scheme – you can earn £400 for each person you successfully refer!

• Benefits portal which gives you access to money off your favourite shops, restaurants, and great days out, along with a cashback healthcare plan for general day-to-day healthcare such as optical and dental.

• A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information.

• We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health., Or If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call the Talent Team on 01202 084834.

Our commitment

We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. Anyone with any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments, please let us know if you require support to complete your application.

Autism unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

All successful candidates will be subject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.