An exciting opportunity has arisen in Wandsworth to support the launch of a brand-new day centre service for adults with learning disabilities. We are working with a well-established organisation that is looking for an experienced and passionate professional to provide support with the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) element of the service. This is an interim opportunity for an initial 6–12 months, with the potential to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate and offers Hybrid working. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a new service from the outset, helping to create a positive, inclusive and supportive environment where individuals can thrive. If you have experience in PBS and a genuine passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities, this could be an excellent opportunity for you! Manager Responsibilities: Lead daily operations, staffing and rotas, ensuring safe, consistent support and a varied programme tailored to individual interests and goals. Work alongside frontline colleagues and model excellent practice. Recruit, induct, supervise and appraise staff with HR support. Lead briefings, address performance and conduct concerns, manage conflict and ensure training and competency requirements are met. Oversee care plans, risk assessments and reviews, ensuring health, medication, personal care and communication needs are met safely with appropriate professional advice. Build effective relationships with individuals, families, carers and professionals. Coordinate referrals, assessments and transitions, and work with transport and facilities colleagues to resolve operational issues. Lead safeguarding practice, respond to complaints, investigate incidents and implement learning. Maintain safe premises and equipment, equality, confidentiality and data protection standards. Manage allocated budgets with the CEO and finance team. Maintain accurate records, including LogMyCare, and provide clear reports on outcomes, staffing, risks and service quality. Manager Requirements: A completed, recognised Level 5 qualification in Positive Behaviour Support or above, for example a BTEC Level 5 qualification in PBS or a postgraduate qualification in PBS. A general Level 5 management or Health and Social Care qualification alone does not meet this requirement. Proven experience leading a team or managing a service for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex behavioural support needs. Demonstrable competence in functional assessment, PBS planning, data analysis, staff coaching and evaluating outcomes in practice. Strong safeguarding, risk management and person-centred practice; confidence managing staffing, performance, resources and competing priorities. Clear communication, sound judgement and effective partnership working, with the IT and report-writing skills needed for reliable digital records and management reporting.For more information, please contact Ella Bryett at Domus Recruitment. **As part of our continual pursuit of quality candidates we appreciate and reward candidate recommendations from you if we successfully secure them a position. We will reward you with £300 if you recommend a new candidate to us who is not already registered and we secure them a role for a minimum of 1 month
pbs manager - wandworth employer: Domus Recruitment
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