Positive Behaviour Support Team Leader

Reporting to: Registered Manager Responsible for: Leading and developing a team of specialist support workers to deliver a person-centred care and support service to one or more residents (referred to as Core Members) with complex needs, coupled with behaviours that may challenge. Care and support provided will encourage interdependence and independence as far as possible in all areas of the Core Members life, in a safe environment where their rights are protected and respected. Main Job Purpose: To provide competent leadership to deliver an excellent bespoke care and support service to one or more Core Members with complex needs, in the setting of a values-driven intentional community. To lead from and work within the framework of Positive Behaviour Support at all times. To provide leadership which ensures that all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements of the service specification are met, in accordance with national and regional standards, and LArche Belfasts mission and values. To be an active member of an intentional community whose focus is on providing secure homes and meaningful work activities for people with learning disabilities. Key Performance Indicators and Specific Tasks Related to the Role: Providing leadership and professional guidance to a team of specialist support workers who deliver an excellent bespoke care and support service to one or more core members with complex needs (which includes potential or actual aggression). This includes the following detailed responsibilities: Developing a cooperative and collaborative team that is flexible in meeting the changing needs of our core members, and that works within the framework of Positive Behaviour Support. Addressing ethical issues and conflicts that may arise within the Team or in the course of service provision, exercising professional judgement to resolve and manage these. Mentoring all staff in best practice, which is in line with minimum care standards, Positive Behaviour Support principles, the NISCC code of conduct, and LArches mission and values; Coordinating weekly staff rotas to ensure adequate coverage at all times. Leading weekly team meetings in a way that promotes active participation of all staff, incorporates group decision making, and ensures that tasks are delegated fairly amongst all team members. Leading the care/support planning and risk management process for core members, including but not limited to: Conducting regular reviews to assess core members current needs and update and adjust care/support plans accordingly. Conducting regular reviews of core members personal risk assessments and risk management plans, and updating these accordingly. Taking a multi-disciplinary approach as and when required, involving other services such as Intensive Support, Psychology, and Psychiatry in order to obtain professional guidance and advice to help meet core members specific needs. Ensuring that a person-centred approach is followed at all times, which respects the rights of core members and promotes their involvement and decision-making, and which follows the principles of Positive Behaviour Support. Putting SMART, outcomes-driven action plans in place which address core members short and longer term needs, and ensuring that outcomes are achieved and evaluated. Acting as an advocate for our core members, ensuring that their voices are heard and that they are as involved in the care/support planning process as much as possible. Completing household administrative tasks as required, including: Maintaining weekly household purse records. Preparing monthly petty cash/household purse reports, for submission to the main office at the end of each month. Ensuring the house is well stocked with food, cleaning supplies, PPE, etc. at all times. Conducting regular health and safety checks of the premises, reporting any maintenance issues promptly and organising repairs and servicing of equipment as required. Establishing cleaning rotas which ensure that the core members home is kept at a high level of cleanliness at all times. Taking the lead on diet and menu planning for the core members, taking into account good nutrition and core members preferences. Provide leadership and mentoring to the staff team with regards to providing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to our Core Members, including: Providing leadership in the development of Positive Behaviour Support Plans, ensuring that the plans are followed at all times and remain fit for purpose. Engaging in PBS Planning reviews as required. Participating in all training programmes as and when required, in particular Positive Behaviour Support, Understanding Behaviours that Challenge, and Safety Intervention. Actively seeking to increase the level of knowledge and competence in the area of Positive Behaviour Support. Using the principles and strategies of PBS to prevent Core Members from becoming distressed, and to minimise the risk of behavioural incidents occurring. Using principles and strategies of PBS to safely and effectively manage behavioural incidents in a way that protects Core Members dignity and human rights, and minimises the risk of potential harm. Reviewing all incidents which occur with the staff team, to determine what can be learned from what occurred, and how this can be utilised to inform and improve upon the quality of our care and support provision. Assisting LArche Belfasts Adult Safeguarding Champion to report and act on any suspicions or allegations of harm and abuse, which may include assisting the Belfast Trust Adult Safeguarding team with investigating potential abuse, and/or putting protection plans in place for core members. Providing formal quarterly supervision, including reflective practice, to all staff, and informal supervision in the interim as required; Providing annual appraisals for all staff; Ensuring good channels of verbal and written communication are in place within the workplace, and between the team and other parts of the organisation (e.g. other houses and work projects); Assisting with the induction, training, and formation of staff as required; Managing staff attendance by tracking absences, conducting back to work interviews, and meeting with staff whose attendance is sub-standard; Maintaining and/or overseeing staff to maintain accurate and up to date records, including but not limited to: Daily Care Records Team Meeting Notes Induction and Training Records Absence Records, Back to Work Interviews, etc. Being an active member of a Leadership Team, which entails: Attending and participating in weekly Leadership Team coordination meetings, and potentially 2-3 additional meetings per month; Supporting and working together with other members of the team on creative problem solving, addressing organisational issues that arise, developing risk management plans that promote core members independence and sense of responsibility, reviewing relevant policy and procedure, etc. Helping to plan and deliver community events. Being the first point of contact for compliments and complaints received from core members and their families, and following our complaints procedure. Ensuring that good contact with core members families and carers, social workers, care managers, medical professionals, etc. is maintained at all times, and developing good working relationships with them; Ensuring that community life thrives alongside our care and support service. Be willing and able to engage with Safety Intervention training and practices to an appropriate level. Participating in rotas, which may include day, evening, weekend and Bank Holiday working and sleeping-in duties at night. Participating actively in own supervision (including reflective practice), appraisals, and professional development planning; Managing own time effectively, setting aside 12 hours per week of Office Time to attend to administrative and leadership duties, with the understanding that if the full 12 hours is not required the time will be spent in the workplace assisting and mentoring staff; Projecting a professional and reputable image for LArche Belfast and acting as an ambassador for the organisation at all times; Any other duties as requested and directed by the Registered Manager from time to time. Job Description Revision: This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post holder commensurate with the position. The responsibilities may be amended, after discussion with the post holder, to take into account the development of both the post and the organisation. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the effective running of the organisation. Requirements of the Job: EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS Essential: A good standard of education to at least secondary level. Prepared to undertake additional qualifications and development in relation to social care management and understanding of learning disability. Level 3 Qualification in Social Care, or relevant professional or vocational qualification Desirable: Training in and/or qualifications in the provision of Positive Behaviour Support KNOWLEDGE Essential: Understanding of and commitment to the Mission and Values of LArche Up to date knowledge of social care standards and regulations, and best practice EXPERIENCE Essential: At least three years of relevant experience of working with people with learning disabilities. Previous experience in person-centred care and support planning processes, including the development, production, and review of care and support plans and risk assessments. At least one years experience in a leadership or management role. Previous experience working with behaviours which may challenge, within the context of Positive Behaviour Support. SKILLS Essential: Excellent leadership skills: organisational skills, ability to prioritise and delegate tasks, ability to effectively support and supervise staff within a potentially stressful environment. Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills Ability to work autonomously providing direct care and support within a potentially stressful environment where behaviours that may challenge (including potential or actual aggression) may occur. IT literacy, in particular with Microsoft Office Other Essential: Hold a full current driving license and have access to a means of transport Desirable: Prior experience of LArche or of another intentional community To apply:Please click on the Apply button below. Closing Date21 February 2025 5:00pm