Positive Behavior Support Worker | Portadown PBS Service

The Portadown Bespoke Services is a supported living setting that facilitates a bespoke placement for individuals with complex needs, including mental health issues, learning disabilities, and autism, coupled with behaviours that challenge. Using the principles of positive behaviour support, we actively support and positively improve the lives of the individuals we support. The people we support are at the centre of everything we do, ensuring that all care and activities are person-centred.

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 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 the use of advanced positive behaviour methodologies, support staff will be responsible for implementing individual programmes of support, championing the positive behaviour support approach.

Key Accountabilities:

• Work in partnership with the Positive Behaviour Support Leads, Service Management, and the Multi-Disciplinary Team to prepare and implement individual and group support programmes and activities.
• Develop an understanding of the theoretical basis of PBS and apply it to work procedures and practices to achieve positive outcomes.
• Exercise professional judgement in assessing options when faced with complex and challenging behaviours.
• Be responsible for helping with the procurement and maintenance of all assets belonging to the people we support.
• Comply with all administration requirements of the service, ensuring relevant information is recorded according to reporting guidelines.
• Complete a vocational or professional qualification as prescribed by the organisation when necessary.
• Participate in data collection/collation/analysis as agreed with the MDT and attend in-house clinical groups.

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 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, including day and night shifts.

Criteria:

• Essential: 1 year paid experience providing care and support to individuals with Autism, Learning disabilities, complex needs, and/or behaviours that may challenge, and a qualification in QCF/NVQ/RQF Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Desirable: 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.

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.

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 recognised qualifications and clear career progression pathways.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid annual leave which increases with length of service, and flexibility in working hours.

Salary: £25,025.52 - £27,896.15 per year.