Job summary
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be one
of two PBS and Active Support Leads within a multi-disciplinary Intensive
Support Team providing highly focused social and health care interventions to
people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism with complex needs to live
safely within their local community.
The Care Plus Groups Adult
Neurodiversity (ND) Services based at Queen Street Centre in Grimsby include
various specialist community teams, including: a Learning Disability (LD) Psychological
Therapy Service to support the mental health needs of learning disabled
individuals; an Intensive Support Team (IST) to support individuals with
complex needs and behaviours of concern; a Community Learning Disability Team
(CLDT) to support the physical health of learning disabled adults and Carers
Support needs; an Adult Autism (no-LD) Service (AAS) and ADHD Service, which
provides both diagnostic assessments and a full range of post-diagnostic
support; and a Forensic Outreach Liaison Service (FOLS) to support autistic
and/or learning disabled adults who are at risk of offending or who have an
offending history to live safely within their local community. The Neurodiversity Services work in collaboration with other health and social care providers todeliver co-produced statutory, User-Led and Peer-to-Peer Support
services.
Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently
registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.
Main duties of the job
PBS and Active Support Lead - IST
Adult Neurodiversity Services
Queen Street Health and Wellbeing Centre, Queen
Street, Grimsby, DN31 1QG
1 x 30 hours and 1 x 37.5 hours per week, you will be
required to work flexible hours Monday to Friday
Permanent
Salary Range 6
£30,194 - £40,439 you will be appointed on a spot point salary within the range
You will be
part of a multi-disciplinary Intensive Support Team (IST) providing focused
social and health care interventions to people with Learning Disabilities
and/or Autism with complex needs to live safely within their local community.
You will complete
behavioural assessments, take a lead role in the maintenance of formulation,
intervention and evaluation ensuring the delivery of robust evidence based
behavioural support that delivers improved patient care and experience
utilising the framework of PBS in line with the National PBS Competency
Framework. You will plan and deliver
training and educational activities in PBS both internally and externally. You will be an experienced practitioner able
to demonstrate a very high degree of personal and professional skill in the
application of PBS principles and practices in the support of adults with
learning disabilities.
You will develop and be responsible for a system of quality audit
based on the principles of Positive Behavioural Support.
For further information and an
informal discussion please contact Dr Jayne Moran, Clinical Director ANDS on
07785518146.
About us
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established
in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ
over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we
have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement
of our staff.
We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE
Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback.
Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards
including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the
highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing
our carbon footprint.
We offer excellent terms and conditions including
optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider
closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme
and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise
continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes
of annual leave entitlement.
We are a supportive employer and operate in a way
which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer,
committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same
commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer,
we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description is attached
as a separate document with the person specification - please refer to it for more
information
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description is attached
as a separate document with the person specification - please refer to it for more
information
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience (at least four years) of working in a community setting with people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism and complex needs, their supporters and other professionals.
- Experience of leading and implementing PBS Projects within community settings
- Experience of delivering PBS Training across a variety of organisations and staff teams.
- Experience of supervising and managing staff delivering support to complex individuals within a PBS environment.
- Recent experience of working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team in the community.
- Significant experience in working with people with learning disabilities and severe behavioural distress.
- Experience of working in an autonomous role using formulation skills in complex situations.
- Has worked in a leadership/advisory role with staff teams in the community.
- Can demonstrate the ability to assess the efficacy of interventions and undertake clinical audit.
Desirable
- Experience of research and audit
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge including, advanced clinical assessment, formulation and intervention planning skills.
- Extensive knowledge of PBS and its application to practice.
- Evidence of teaching and skills development with staff from a variety of professions and seniority.
- Risk assessment and risk management skills
- Clearly demonstrates advanced communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrate excellent clinical decision making when referring clients for the involvement of other disciplines.
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to supporting vulnerable people with complex needs to live safely within the community.
- Awareness of current issues within the field of learning disability and mental health.
- Effective supervision and mentoring skills.
- Able to engage with vulnerable people who frequently have limited communication and comprehension skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and effectively, without direct supervision in highly distressing and challenging circumstances.
- Can demonstrate the application of PBS practitioner skills and knowledge within a range of settings.
- Ability to teach/train staff and other professionals in the application of PBS for the people they support.
- Ability to contribute to clinical assessment, formulation and intervention planning.
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead PBS Practitioner responsibilities.
- Effective organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to influence, initiate and manage change.
- Ability to utilise Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and Microsoft Teams
- Self-aware and committed to continual professional and personal development.
- Committed to promoting a positive image of people with learning disabilities and/or autism and complex needs, including mental health.
- Ability to remain calm when dealing with complex and challenging situations.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree level professional qualifications in the field of health and social care or willingness to work towards Degree level qualification in the field of PBS
- Highly specialised and specific, relevant qualifications, including at Train the Trainer level, in the field of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) and Psychology.
- Able to demonstrate evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Relevant accredited courses
- Membership of relevant clinical excellence networks.
Other
Essential
- Ability to transport self around the area and work to set deadlines and multi task.
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values.
- Willingness to work flexibly.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience (at least four years) of working in a community setting with people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism and complex needs, their supporters and other professionals.
- Experience of leading and implementing PBS Projects within community settings
- Experience of delivering PBS Training across a variety of organisations and staff teams.
- Experience of supervising and managing staff delivering support to complex individuals within a PBS environment.
- Recent experience of working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team in the community.
- Significant experience in working with people with learning disabilities and severe behavioural distress.
- Experience of working in an autonomous role using formulation skills in complex situations.
- Has worked in a leadership/advisory role with staff teams in the community.
- Can demonstrate the ability to assess the efficacy of interventions and undertake clinical audit.
Desirable
- Experience of research and audit
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge including, advanced clinical assessment, formulation and intervention planning skills.
- Extensive knowledge of PBS and its application to practice.
- Evidence of teaching and skills development with staff from a variety of professions and seniority.
- Risk assessment and risk management skills
- Clearly demonstrates advanced communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrate excellent clinical decision making when referring clients for the involvement of other disciplines.
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to supporting vulnerable people with complex needs to live safely within the community.
- Awareness of current issues within the field of learning disability and mental health.
- Effective supervision and mentoring skills.
- Able to engage with vulnerable people who frequently have limited communication and comprehension skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and effectively, without direct supervision in highly distressing and challenging circumstances.
- Can demonstrate the application of PBS practitioner skills and knowledge within a range of settings.
- Ability to teach/train staff and other professionals in the application of PBS for the people they support.
- Ability to contribute to clinical assessment, formulation and intervention planning.
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead PBS Practitioner responsibilities.
- Effective organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to influence, initiate and manage change.
- Ability to utilise Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and Microsoft Teams
- Self-aware and committed to continual professional and personal development.
- Committed to promoting a positive image of people with learning disabilities and/or autism and complex needs, including mental health.
- Ability to remain calm when dealing with complex and challenging situations.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree level professional qualifications in the field of health and social care or willingness to work towards Degree level qualification in the field of PBS
- Highly specialised and specific, relevant qualifications, including at Train the Trainer level, in the field of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) and Psychology.
- Able to demonstrate evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Relevant accredited courses
- Membership of relevant clinical excellence networks.
Other
Essential
- Ability to transport self around the area and work to set deadlines and multi task.
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values.
- Willingness to work flexibly.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
