Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
The post is a
substantive Band 5 position, providing functional behaviour assessment, data
analysis, formulation, and care planning as part of a team delivering Positive
Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches to people with learning disabilities and
their carers. Clinical presentations will typically involve persistent
behavioural challenges that pose a risk to self, others, and impact on quality
of life and wellbeing.
All clinical
work will be supported by the Clinical Lead for Positive Behaviour Support, and
where appropriate, by more senior clinicians within the PBS Team. The
postholder will be under the professional leadership of the Clinical Lead for
Positive Behaviour Support. The PBS team provides one branch of the applied
psychology provision within the CLDT and works alongside Clinical Psychologists
and other members of the multidisciplinary team (e.g., Speech and Language
Therapists, Psychiatrists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers).
In addition
to the core clinical role outlined above, the postholder will also be involved
in providing PBS training and supporting the activity of the wider MDT in
delivering PBS approaches.
The
postholder will attend regular multidisciplinary team meetings for casework
allocation and reviews.
Alongside the
clinical role, there will be an expectation that the post holder will hold a
caseload of people where case management is required.
Main duties of the job
- Primarily through the collection, analysis, and reporting of data, assist the Multidisciplinary Team in meeting its clinical responsibilities to agreed standards.
- Use evidence and data to inform Positive Behaviour Support plans alongside colleagues in the MDT.
- Contribute to the development of the Community Learning Disabilities Team.
- Report regularly to the Group Manager/Clinical Lead for Positive Behaviour Support, including participation in caseload supervision, formal appraisals, and management supervision.
- Engage in continuing professional development activities.
- Offer flexible working hours, including evenings, weekends, and shifts as required.
- Promote equality and inclusion by ensuring that services are accessible and non-discriminatory, considering the diverse needs of individuals, including those from different cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds.
- Carry out other duties as requested by the Group Manager or Clinical Lead for Positive Behaviour Support.
All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and
willing to work across a 7 day service.
Job Share(s) Considered
please note
that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker
route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards
to eligibility
Please note that we may close the advert earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social
enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across
Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of
Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports
centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and
collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while
empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in
shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right
time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead
healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training
pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care
Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship
programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental
health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the
application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title:Behavioural Advisor
Band:Band 5
Locality:Mental Health & Wellbeing
Base:Westbourne, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park
Road, Plymouth,PL2
2PQ
Hours of work:(37.5
hours per week)
Responsible to:Clinical Lead, Positive
Behavioural Support
2. JOB PURPOSE
The post is a substantive Band 5 position, providing functional behaviour assessment, data analysis, formulation, and care planning as part of a team delivering Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches to people with learning disabilities and their carers. Clinical presentations will typically involve persistent behavioural challenges that pose a risk to self, others, and impact on quality of life and wellbeing.
All clinical work will be supported by the Clinical Lead for Positive Behaviour Support, and where appropriate, by more senior clinicians within the PBS Team. The postholder will be under the professional leadership of the Clinical Lead for Positive Behaviour Support. The PBS team provides one branch of the applied psychology provision within the CLDT and works alongside Clinical Psychologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team (e.g., Speech and Language Therapists, Psychiatrists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers).
In addition to the core clinical role outlined above, the postholder will also be involved in providing PBS training and supporting the activity of the wider MDT in delivering PBS approaches.
The postholder will attend regular multidisciplinary team meetings for casework allocation and reviews.
Alongside the clinical role, there will be an expectation that the post holder will hold a caseload of people where case management is required.
3. DEPARTMENTAL POSITION
4. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Primarily through the collection, analysis, and reporting of data, assist the Multidisciplinary Team in meeting its clinical responsibilities to agreed standards.
- Use evidence and data to inform Positive Behaviour Support plans alongside colleagues in the MDT.
- Contribute to the development of the Community Learning Disabilities Team.
- Report regularly to the Group Manager/Clinical Lead for Positive Behaviour Support, including participation in caseload supervision, formal appraisals, and management supervision.
- Engage in continuing professional development activities.
- Offer flexible working hours, including evenings, weekends, and shifts as required.
- Promote equality and inclusion by ensuring that services are accessible and non-discriminatory, considering the diverse needs of individuals, including those from different cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds.
- Carry out other duties as requested by the Group Manager or Clinical Lead for Positive Behaviour Support.
SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Multidisciplinary Team in completing its clinical responsibilities to agreed standards as directed by the Clinical Lead for Positive Behaviour Support.
- Hold a caseload of referred clients under the supervision of the Clinical Lead and, where appropriate, more senior clinicians within the PBS team. This includes risk assessment, behavioural assessment, intervention, evaluation of clinical treatment plans, and monitoring outcome data.
- Undertake data collection and analysis, including statistical analysis where necessary.
- Assess environment, support skills, and individual strengths (change enhancers) and limitations (change barriers), feeding this into the planning process.
- Use data to inform Positive Behaviour Support planning in collaboration with MDT colleagues.
- Contribute to assessments and devise reduction plans related to restrictive practices.
- Work as part of a core team to provide crisis response during placement breakdown, under the supervision of the Clinical Lead or senior clinicians.
- Produce written guidelines, recommendations, and reports tailored to the intended audience.
- Research clinical databases and present findings in appropriate formats and settings.
- Convene and attend core team meetings and client reviews.
- Assist with training staff, families, and carers, both for specific interventions and for more general needs. Assist with training staff, families, and carers, both for specific interventions and for more general needs. This may also require facilitating training to other teams in and outside LSW i.e the University of Plymouth,
- Work closely with families and carers to support the development and implementation of Positive Behaviour Support plans and ensure a cohesive approach to care.
- Attend multidisciplinary meetings, scheduled supervision, and caseload monitoring with the Clinical Lead.
- Attend client-specific or service-wide meetings as directed.
- Work within the policies of Livewell Southwest and demonstrate person-centred, empathetic, and non-judgmental values towards clients and carers always.
- Embrace clinical governance by adhering to standards of evidence-based practice.
- Be an active member of person-centred core teams.
- Contribute to quality improvement in the PBS Team and the Community Learning Disabilities Team.
4.1 Assist the Multidisciplinary Team in the following activities:
- Participate in core teams and support colleagues as appropriate to the role.
- Prevent placement breakdowns.
- Provide crisis response, including risk assessment, debriefs, and risk management plans.
- Assist in research and drafting research proposals.
- Prepare reports.
- Manage case management for health-funded individuals, including Court of Protection applications, environmental assessments, housing option appraisals, and funding panel applications.
- Follow the STOMP Pathway.
- Always maintain a professional manner.
- Attend team-building activities and away-days as required.
- Contribute to service business and service development meetings.
- Report to the line manager regularly, including formal appraisal and management supervision participation.
- Attend regular line management and caseload audits.
- Engage in the annual formal appraisal process.
- Engage in continuing professional development activities as advised by supervisor/manager.
- Be a reflective practitioner, seeking appropriate professional support and guidance.
- Attend mandatory clinical supervision.
- Complete Livewell Southwest induction and mandatory training.
- Develop and maintain competency in communicating with the service's client group using verbal, non-verbal, and appropriate written/pictorial techniques.
- Attend developmental training, including conferences relevant to the postholder and service.
- Stay updated on relevant research in the field of learning disabilities and behaviours of concern.
- Seek opportunities for professional growth and development, including participation in leadership training and development programs where appropriate.
- Take initiative in identifying areas for service improvement and contribute ideas to the development of the PBS service.
- Offer flexible working as required.
- Work a 37.5-hour week with flexibility as needed.
- Work will involve observations and data collection in potentially high-risk and challenging settings; training in personal safety will be provided.
- Carry out other duties as requested by the Group Manager and Clinical Lead for Positive Behaviour Support.
- Provide clinical cover for colleagues during staff absences.
- After consultation and annual appraisal, additional duties may be requested. Training will be provided for new duties.
- Contribute to the safeguarding process by gathering information and attending strategy meetings.
Employee Wellbeing:
- The postholder will have access to employee support programs designed to promote mental and physical well-being, recognising the challenging nature of the role.
- Build resilience through reflection, supervision, and training opportunities provided by the service.
Digital Competency:
Utilise digital tools for data collection, record keeping, and communication, ensuring that accurate and up-to-date information is available to the team.
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL POSTS
The postholder is required to comply with all relevant policies and procedures pertinent to their post. Current versions can be found on the intranet or via your manager. The areas listed below are those Livewell Southwest currently places particular emphasis on. Failure to follow correct policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action.
5.1 Risk Management
In accordance with the Risk Management Strategy, employees will participate, whenever required, with the risk management process. They will support line managers by attending mandatory and statutory training, completing incident/accident forms for every adverse event or near miss that occurs, report all defects and complaints, and communicate any dangerous situation to individuals potentially at risk.
5.2 Health and Safety at Work
You must co-operate with those in authority and others in meeting the statutory requirements and in following policies and procedures. A copy of the Health and Safety Policy is available from the intranet or from the Risk Management Department.
You are reminded that in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 you have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and to others affected by your work activities.
You will be notified where your post carries a requirement for immunisation.
You may be required to be able to undertake physical intervention training and participate in physical intervention as part of a physical intervention team and Basic Life Support (BLS).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title:Behavioural Advisor
Band:Band 5
Locality:Mental Health & Wellbeing
Base:Westbourne, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park
Road, Plymouth,PL2
2PQ
Hours of work:(37.5
hours per week)
Responsible to:Clinical Lead, Positive
Behavioural Support
2. JOB PURPOSE
The post is a substantive Band 5 position, providing functional behaviour assessment, data analysis, formulation, and care planning as part of a team delivering Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches to people with learning disabilities and their carers. Clinical presentations will typically involve persistent behavioural challenges that pose a risk to self, others, and impact on quality of life and wellbeing.
All clinical work will be supported by the Clinical Lead for Positive Behaviour Support, and where appropriate, by more senior clinicians within the PBS Team. The postholder will be under the professional leadership of the Clinical Lead for Positive Behaviour Support. The PBS team provides one branch of the applied psychology provision within the CLDT and works alongside Clinical Psychologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team (e.g., Speech and Language Therapists, Psychiatrists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers).
In addition to the core clinical role outlined above, the postholder will also be involved in providing PBS training and supporting the activity of the wider MDT in delivering PBS approaches.
The postholder will attend regular multidisciplinary team meetings for casework allocation and reviews.
Alongside the clinical role, there will be an expectation that the post holder will hold a caseload of people where case management is required.
3. DEPARTMENTAL POSITION
4. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Primarily through the collection, analysis, and reporting of data, assist the Multidisciplinary Team in meeting its clinical responsibilities to agreed standards.
- Use evidence and data to inform Positive Behaviour Support plans alongside colleagues in the MDT.
- Contribute to the development of the Community Learning Disabilities Team.
- Report regularly to the Group Manager/Clinical Lead for Positive Behaviour Support, including participation in caseload supervision, formal appraisals, and management supervision.
- Engage in continuing professional development activities.
- Offer flexible working hours, including evenings, weekends, and shifts as required.
- Promote equality and inclusion by ensuring that services are accessible and non-discriminatory, considering the diverse needs of individuals, including those from different cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds.
- Carry out other duties as requested by the Group Manager or Clinical Lead for Positive Behaviour Support.
SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Multidisciplinary Team in completing its clinical responsibilities to agreed standards as directed by the Clinical Lead for Positive Behaviour Support.
- Hold a caseload of referred clients under the supervision of the Clinical Lead and, where appropriate, more senior clinicians within the PBS team. This includes risk assessment, behavioural assessment, intervention, evaluation of clinical treatment plans, and monitoring outcome data.
- Undertake data collection and analysis, including statistical analysis where necessary.
- Assess environment, support skills, and individual strengths (change enhancers) and limitations (change barriers), feeding this into the planning process.
- Use data to inform Positive Behaviour Support planning in collaboration with MDT colleagues.
- Contribute to assessments and devise reduction plans related to restrictive practices.
- Work as part of a core team to provide crisis response during placement breakdown, under the supervision of the Clinical Lead or senior clinicians.
- Produce written guidelines, recommendations, and reports tailored to the intended audience.
- Research clinical databases and present findings in appropriate formats and settings.
- Convene and attend core team meetings and client reviews.
- Assist with training staff, families, and carers, both for specific interventions and for more general needs. Assist with training staff, families, and carers, both for specific interventions and for more general needs. This may also require facilitating training to other teams in and outside LSW i.e the University of Plymouth,
- Work closely with families and carers to support the development and implementation of Positive Behaviour Support plans and ensure a cohesive approach to care.
- Attend multidisciplinary meetings, scheduled supervision, and caseload monitoring with the Clinical Lead.
- Attend client-specific or service-wide meetings as directed.
- Work within the policies of Livewell Southwest and demonstrate person-centred, empathetic, and non-judgmental values towards clients and carers always.
- Embrace clinical governance by adhering to standards of evidence-based practice.
- Be an active member of person-centred core teams.
- Contribute to quality improvement in the PBS Team and the Community Learning Disabilities Team.
4.1 Assist the Multidisciplinary Team in the following activities:
- Participate in core teams and support colleagues as appropriate to the role.
- Prevent placement breakdowns.
- Provide crisis response, including risk assessment, debriefs, and risk management plans.
- Assist in research and drafting research proposals.
- Prepare reports.
- Manage case management for health-funded individuals, including Court of Protection applications, environmental assessments, housing option appraisals, and funding panel applications.
- Follow the STOMP Pathway.
- Always maintain a professional manner.
- Attend team-building activities and away-days as required.
- Contribute to service business and service development meetings.
- Report to the line manager regularly, including formal appraisal and management supervision participation.
- Attend regular line management and caseload audits.
- Engage in the annual formal appraisal process.
- Engage in continuing professional development activities as advised by supervisor/manager.
- Be a reflective practitioner, seeking appropriate professional support and guidance.
- Attend mandatory clinical supervision.
- Complete Livewell Southwest induction and mandatory training.
- Develop and maintain competency in communicating with the service's client group using verbal, non-verbal, and appropriate written/pictorial techniques.
- Attend developmental training, including conferences relevant to the postholder and service.
- Stay updated on relevant research in the field of learning disabilities and behaviours of concern.
- Seek opportunities for professional growth and development, including participation in leadership training and development programs where appropriate.
- Take initiative in identifying areas for service improvement and contribute ideas to the development of the PBS service.
- Offer flexible working as required.
- Work a 37.5-hour week with flexibility as needed.
- Work will involve observations and data collection in potentially high-risk and challenging settings; training in personal safety will be provided.
- Carry out other duties as requested by the Group Manager and Clinical Lead for Positive Behaviour Support.
- Provide clinical cover for colleagues during staff absences.
- After consultation and annual appraisal, additional duties may be requested. Training will be provided for new duties.
- Contribute to the safeguarding process by gathering information and attending strategy meetings.
Employee Wellbeing:
- The postholder will have access to employee support programs designed to promote mental and physical well-being, recognising the challenging nature of the role.
- Build resilience through reflection, supervision, and training opportunities provided by the service.
Digital Competency:
Utilise digital tools for data collection, record keeping, and communication, ensuring that accurate and up-to-date information is available to the team.
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL POSTS
The postholder is required to comply with all relevant policies and procedures pertinent to their post. Current versions can be found on the intranet or via your manager. The areas listed below are those Livewell Southwest currently places particular emphasis on. Failure to follow correct policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action.
5.1 Risk Management
In accordance with the Risk Management Strategy, employees will participate, whenever required, with the risk management process. They will support line managers by attending mandatory and statutory training, completing incident/accident forms for every adverse event or near miss that occurs, report all defects and complaints, and communicate any dangerous situation to individuals potentially at risk.
5.2 Health and Safety at Work
You must co-operate with those in authority and others in meeting the statutory requirements and in following policies and procedures. A copy of the Health and Safety Policy is available from the intranet or from the Risk Management Department.
You are reminded that in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 you have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and to others affected by your work activities.
You will be notified where your post carries a requirement for immunisation.
You may be required to be able to undertake physical intervention training and participate in physical intervention as part of a physical intervention team and Basic Life Support (BLS).
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Effective team and co-working skills.
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance.
- Planning and decision-making skills.
- Computer literacy including use of SPSS and Excel.
- Ability to work under pressure and set priorities.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
- High level of spoken and written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work within a highly emotive environment and with highly sensitive information.
- Ability to apply psychological theories and research methods to practice.
- Excellent organisational skills.
Desirable
- Full driving license.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge around positive behaviour support and its application to challenging behaviours
- Ability to train and coach others.
- Ability to think creatively to adapt psychological models and or materials for the client group.
Additional information
Essential
- Able to be responsive to supervision and reflective of own work to improve work performance
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree with Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society 2:1 or above.
- OR
- Relevant other degree/professional registration.
- OR
- MSC in Positive Behaviour Support or Applied Behaviour Analysis.
- AND
- Evidence of short courses relevant to psychological models, behavioural challenge or working with a vulnerable population.
Desirable
- Approved training in Positive Behaviour Support.
- Other related academic qualifications.
- Eligible for professional certification in UKSBA Register.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and substantive experience working with vulnerable client group/s in a care or health setting (at least one year).
- Experience of applying psychological models practically with people in a care or health setting.
- Experience of applying Positive Behaviour Support or Applied Behaviour Analysis in a clinical or care setting, with individuals with complex needs.
Desirable
- Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities.
- Experience of receiving clinical supervision.
- Experience working as an Assistant Psychologist or Support Worker with people with learning disabilities.
- Experience of working or being with disenfranchised groups.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the post and ability and willingness to learn
- Able to maintain focus for prolonged periods during assessments, patient interviews, case conferences.
- Ability to deal sensitively and professionally with patients and carers who may be distressed, angry, confrontational or violent.
- Able to recognise and act appropriately to personal stress.
- Ability to hold a non judgmental stance.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Effective team and co-working skills.
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance.
- Planning and decision-making skills.
- Computer literacy including use of SPSS and Excel.
- Ability to work under pressure and set priorities.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
- High level of spoken and written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work within a highly emotive environment and with highly sensitive information.
- Ability to apply psychological theories and research methods to practice.
- Excellent organisational skills.
Desirable
- Full driving license.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge around positive behaviour support and its application to challenging behaviours
- Ability to train and coach others.
- Ability to think creatively to adapt psychological models and or materials for the client group.
Additional information
Essential
- Able to be responsive to supervision and reflective of own work to improve work performance
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree with Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society 2:1 or above.
- OR
- Relevant other degree/professional registration.
- OR
- MSC in Positive Behaviour Support or Applied Behaviour Analysis.
- AND
- Evidence of short courses relevant to psychological models, behavioural challenge or working with a vulnerable population.
Desirable
- Approved training in Positive Behaviour Support.
- Other related academic qualifications.
- Eligible for professional certification in UKSBA Register.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and substantive experience working with vulnerable client group/s in a care or health setting (at least one year).
- Experience of applying psychological models practically with people in a care or health setting.
- Experience of applying Positive Behaviour Support or Applied Behaviour Analysis in a clinical or care setting, with individuals with complex needs.
Desirable
- Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities.
- Experience of receiving clinical supervision.
- Experience working as an Assistant Psychologist or Support Worker with people with learning disabilities.
- Experience of working or being with disenfranchised groups.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the post and ability and willingness to learn
- Able to maintain focus for prolonged periods during assessments, patient interviews, case conferences.
- Ability to deal sensitively and professionally with patients and carers who may be distressed, angry, confrontational or violent.
- Able to recognise and act appropriately to personal stress.
- Ability to hold a non judgmental stance.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
