PROACT-SCIPr-UK(R) Regional Instructor- South West

Job summary

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

• To deliver PROACT-SCIPr-UK training to teams supporting individuals who may display challenging behaviour across the region.
• To support the improvement in the quality, efficiency and volume of training delivered across the region.
• To contribute to the ongoing reduction and monitoring of restrictive practices, supporting the PROACT-SCIPr-UK Lead. 
• To fulfil the role of Principle Instructor and support training of site level Instructors and Additional Interventions where required.

Main duties of the job

• Have a current Driving License and access to a car 
• Qualified PROACT-SCIPr-UK Instructor status - desirable 
• Qualified PROACT-SCIPr-UK Principle Instructor Status - desirable 
• Other qualifications relevant to the Health and Social Sector, i.e. L3
• Certificate in Emergency First Aid at Work, or willingness to obtain
• Experience delivering training/learning events (minimum 1 year)
• Previous experience of working within Social Care environments, with adults who may display challenging behaviour/ vulnerable service user groups
• Background and understanding of the principles and application of Positive Behaviour Support
• Track record of utilising person centred approaches to reduce the need to implement restrictive interventions
• The ability to deliver training to achieve specific objectives
• Mobile must be willing to undertake extensive travel and be able and willing to visit remote geographical sites within Region and outside of region when required. This will require overnight stays close to training venues

About us

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All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check. 

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