Positive Behavior Support Worker in Belfast

Lisburn Supported Living Service is an incredibly challenging but equally rewarding service to work in. It is a supported living setting that facilitates a bespoke placement for individuals with complex needs which includes mental health issues, learning disabilities, and autism coupled with behaviours that challenge.

Using the principles of positive behaviour support, as a team we have been able to actively support and positively improve the lives of the individuals we support. The people we support are at the centre of everything that we do, ensuring that all care and activities are personally centred to them. In line with supported living values, practitioners will model and support in all areas of daily living including personal care, meal preparation, medication management and administration, cleaning and laundry, money management and other activities such as community outings.

Each Positive Behaviour Support Worker will work as part of a dedicated team to provide a consistently high quality support service within a caring environment, ensuring that the people we support are treated with dignity and respect. Through a key worker system and use of advanced positive behaviour methodologies, support staff will be responsible for implementing individual programmes of support being a champion for the positive behaviour support approach.

We can consider a range of different working patterns, including full time, part time and relief.

Key Accountabilities:

• Work in partnership with the Positive Behaviour Support Leads, Service Management, the Multi-Disciplinary Team, including the Trust Intensive Support Service and Clinical Psychologist in preparing and implementing individual and group support programmes and activities.
• Develop an understanding of the theoretical basis of PBS and apply it to a range of work procedures and practices in order to have a positive outcome for the people we support.
• Exercise professional judgement in assessing options when faced with an immediate need to assess and address complex and challenging behaviours where persuasive, negotiating, empathetic, and reassurance skills are required.
• Be responsible for helping with the procurement and maintenance of all assets belonging to the people we support and to be accountable for expenditure within the allocated budget for each supported person.
• Be familiar and comply with all administration requirements of the service, ensuring relevant and important information is recorded and logged according to the service's reporting guidelines.
• Complete a vocational or professional qualification as prescribed by the organisation when necessary.
• Participate in the data collection/collation/analysis as agreed with the MDT and attend the in house clinical group to discuss current and potential future approaches.

Requirements of the Role:

• Participate in the company appraisal and staff review process.
• Adhere to and model the company values, behaviours, and competencies at all times.
• Carry out all duties of the post in accordance with Praxis expectations, regulations, and policies.
• Be prepared to take on additional duties and responsibilities as required.
• Work the necessary hours to meet the needs of the service.
• Currently our PBS Workers complete 3 weeks of day shifts and 1 week of night shifts in a 4 week period.
• Where the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of £45.00 per night applies.
• The above-mentioned duties are not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to carry out other duties as necessary.
• An AccessNI Enhanced Disclosure Check will be required for this position.
• A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

Essential Criteria:

• 1 years paid experience providing care and support to Individuals with Autism, Learning disabilities, complex needs and/or behaviours that may challenge.
• QCF/NVQ/RQF Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Willing to complete RQF Level 3 on successful completion of probationary period in the timescales set by the organisation.

Desirable Criteria:

• Professional Qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Allied Health Profession, Foundation degree in Health and Social Care, BTEC Level 5 HND in Health and Social Care, QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent, BTEC Level 4 HNC in Healthcare Practice / Social and Community Work, Masters in Behavioural Analysis, Special Educational Needs, Teaching Qualification.

Skills & Competencies:

• Full valid driving license and access to own vehicle.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Computer skills.

Attributes:

• Team Player.
• Understanding of diversity.
• Available to work flexibly.

About The Company:

Praxis Care provides a wide variety of services to vulnerable adults and children, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia. Our staff teams are essential to ensuring the provision of these services.

As a new member to the team, you can expect to be trained and supported in a structured fashion to achieve the high standards expected by the people we support and mandated by our regulators.

Company Culture:

Our core values include compassion, integrity, teamwork, innovation and resilience. We also ensure that kindness and respect is integral to every role within Praxis Care and these values are fundamental to the provision of care we deliver to the people we support.

If you are interested in a role that is rewarding, varied and positively impacts the lives of those we support, then we want to hear from you.

Company Benefits:

• Great Work Environment: Compassionate, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
• CARE for Your Physical & Mental Health: Access to occupational sick pay, a confidential counselling service, and employer-funded healthcare schemes.
• Financial Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, and refer-a-friend bonuses.
• Career Development: Continuous professional development with opportunities to gain recognized qualifications, such as QCF3/5, and clear career progression pathways.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid annual leave which increases with length of service, and flexibility in working hours.
• Other Perks: PPE provided, long service awards, savings via the Cycle to Work scheme, and coming soon, early access to earned wages through salary advance software.

Salary: £27,896.15 per year