Assistant Manager - PBS (Positive Behaviour Support)

As a PBS Assistant Manager you will be leading a team of PBS Assistants in the day to day running of a high quality support service for a person who communicates through their behaviour.

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

£31,669.00 per annum, Orchard Cottage, Abbots Leigh

About Freeways

Freeways is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We are a highly regarded provider of supported living services and residential care. We are passionate about helping people to become as independent as possible by supporting them to make choices, learn new skills and make links with their local community.

About the Role

As a PBS Assistant Manager you will ensure services are delivered in a way that puts people we support at the centre of the service they receive and promotes rights, choice, dignity and diversity. This support will be in line with best practice and meet appropriate regulatory, contractual and legal requirements. In the absence of the Manager you will take responsibility for the running of the service. You will help manage a team of PBS Assistants centred around a person with complex presentation, which may include learning disabilities, mental health issues, autism and communication differences alongside ongoing physical health conditions. They may also have a forensic background. You and your team will support people with any aspect of their day to day living. You’ll work in a person-centred, strengths-based and psychologically informed way, so they can enjoy the best possible quality of life. You’ll develop and review Support Plans, PBS Plans and Risk assessments that enable the person to live as independently as possible. This exciting opportunity will involve a mixture of office based and support work. There is a requirement for flexible working including evenings, weekends and sleeps.

About you

The ideal candidate will have or be willing to undertake a Diploma Level 5 in Positive Behaviour Support BILD and have experience relevant to the role. Knowledge of current regulations and legislation regarding care and support is essential. They must also have experience in leading and managing a team.

In return, you will receive:

• Competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave entitlement (including public holidays) pro-rata
• Annual leave entitlement increases up to 35 days with length of service (pro-rata)
• Excellent induction and training programme that exceeds industry standards
• Opportunity to complete the Level 5 Diploma in PBS
• Company sick pay
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance cover of twice your annual salary (subject to rules of the scheme)
• Family friendly/work-life balance policies
• Free DBS check every 3 years
• Occupational health provision
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24 hour access to a counselling and legal helpline

Unfortunately Freeways is unable to sponsor employment of international workers. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Adults Barred List check.

Closing date: TBC