Job summary
Managing Violence & Aggression (MAV) Advisor
Help create safer, calmer environments for staff and service users.
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a committed and confident professional to join our Practical Training Unit as a Management of Violence and Aggression (MAV) Advisor. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on safety, confidence and quality of care across our services.
In this role, you'll deliver Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) training across the Trust and provide specialist advice to clinical teams supporting individuals whose behaviours may be challenging. You'll promote least restrictive practice, trauma-informed approaches and effective de-escalation, supporting teams to manage risk safely and compassionately.
What you'll bring
- Experience working in mental health, learning disability or a similar care setting
- Confidence supporting staff in challenging or high-risk situations
- Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- A calm, professional and compassionate approach
Candidates with a recognised teaching qualification will be appointed at Band 4. Applicants without a teaching qualification will be appointed at Band 3.
If you're passionate about safety, learning and making a positive difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) training consistently across Trust services, ensuring agreed learning outcomes are met
- Provide specialist advice and practical support to clinical teams promoting least restrictive and trauma-informed approaches
- Coach, role-model and support staff in de-escalation and safe physical intervention techniques
- Adapt training delivery to meet individual learning needs, including reasonable adjustments
- Support post-incident reviews, reflective practice and identification of learning
- Contribute to the development, review and delivery of PMVA training materials and packages
- Assess learner competence, fitness and capability, escalating concerns where required
- Maintain accurate training records and contribute to training evaluation in line with RRN standards
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues and subject matter experts
- Support bespoke in-service training and clinical advice days across inpatient, community and home settings
Closing Date: 12th April 2026
Shortlisting Date: 13th April 2026
Interview Date: 29th April 2026
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Teaching Certificate or working towards achieving within a set timeframe
- NVQ level 2 or 3
Desirable
- Qualification in group training skills Leadership Training
- Accredited Management of Aggression and Violence Instructor qualification e.g. certificate of Professional Development in Teaching in the Prevention and Management of Violence
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in either a mental health or learning disability service.
- Evidence of continuous professional development and interprofessional learning.
Desirable
- Supervisory experience
- Leading Group training sessions
- Practical experience delivering MVA training within the last 3 years
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of contemporary issues in PMVA
- Demonstrate an understanding of current legislation with respect to the use of force act and how this relates into clinical practice and PMVA training.
- Knowledge and awareness of trauma informed care, principles and approaches
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Dolls pertaining to MVA and NICE
Training
Desirable
- Suzy Lamplugh / personal safety qualification
- First Aid at Work Certificate
- ILS/BLS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Teaching Certificate or working towards achieving within a set timeframe
- NVQ level 2 or 3
Desirable
- Qualification in group training skills Leadership Training
- Accredited Management of Aggression and Violence Instructor qualification e.g. certificate of Professional Development in Teaching in the Prevention and Management of Violence
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in either a mental health or learning disability service.
- Evidence of continuous professional development and interprofessional learning.
Desirable
- Supervisory experience
- Leading Group training sessions
- Practical experience delivering MVA training within the last 3 years
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of contemporary issues in PMVA
- Demonstrate an understanding of current legislation with respect to the use of force act and how this relates into clinical practice and PMVA training.
- Knowledge and awareness of trauma informed care, principles and approaches
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Dolls pertaining to MVA and NICE
Training
Desirable
- Suzy Lamplugh / personal safety qualification
- First Aid at Work Certificate
- ILS/BLS
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.
