Job summary
This role will be located within Adult Social Cares Provider Services i.e., the Disability Supported Accommodation Service, Day Services, Short Breaks and Shared Lives. These services provide person-centred support to over 400 people with a learning disability and/ or autism and/ or a physical disability. The services key objectives are to enable people, whose needs range from requiring a low to complex response, to live as independent lives as possible. Although located within Provider Services the expectation is that the role will develop relationships and align delivery with key services such as, Preparation for Adulthood and Transitions, Learning Disability Social Work and Community Health Learning Disability Services.
Main duties of the job
Ensure the inclusion of the voice of the people we support by co-producing, co-designing and consulting with experts by experience.
Effectively manage safeguarding risks by working within a clear framework of accountability.
Monitor the service delivery to respond to changing demands through the effective quality assurance and robust performance management.
Demonstrate personal commitment to continuous self-development and service improvement.
Ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery and communications.
Skills and qualifications:
A qualification in PBS at MSc level or equivalent.
Proven experience and knowledge of working with people with a learning disability and autism including theoretical underpinning and experiential knowledge.
Proven experience from direct practice, training and qualifications in learning disability and autism interventions such as, positive behavioural specialist, leadership, active support, total communication.
Willingness to consent to and apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Willingness to travel to any location within the boundaries of the city of Manchester
About us
When You Join Us
Were a Disability Confident Employer, offering:
- A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
- Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
- A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.
For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs@manchester.gov.uk.
What we will need from you if youre successful
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement ofemployment.This is not arole we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship
Job description
Job responsibilities
Do you have an enthusiasm for engagingindividuals with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism in planning their own futures?
We are looking for someone with extensive experience in working with individuals with Learning Disabilities and/or Autismand distressedbehaviours. The roleholder will work collaboratively to reduce restrictive practices and coach and train staff to understand the principles and application of Positive Behaviour Support.
In order toappy for this role, you will need to have a qualification in PBS at MSc level or equivalent, with experience of carrying out behavioural and skills assessments and interventions.
We are looking for dynamic,enthusiasticand creative individuals who can innovatively drive and embed change in a fast-paced multi-agency integrated health and social care environment. If you want to play a key role in the delivery of a fundamental change to Adult Social Care'slearning disability and/ or autism services to enable the best possible outcomes for the people of Manchester,we would like to hear from you!
The role holder will:
Develop and embeda workforcepracticemodel that provides specialist training,knowledgeand education to ensure people are receiving the best possible support.
Coachand trainthe workforce to be responsive to peoples needs including the ability to understand, develop and deliver interventions to support people presenting distressedbehaviours. This includes the direct delivery of interventions whererequired.
Provide effective leadership to a team of practitioners with responsibility for planning and managing resourcestosupport the delivery of serviceobjectives.
Developand promote strategicand integratedcollaborationthrough closeworking relationships withkey partners to ensurepeoplecanaccess a broad range of provision thatmeet their needsand promotes their independence.
Createacentreof excellence across Adult Social Cares learning disability and autism services, aligned with key partners such as, Health, the VCSE and the external care market.
Ensure theinclusion of the voice of the people we support byco-producing, co-designingandconsultingwith experts by experience.
Effectively managesafeguarding risks by working within a clear framework of accountability.
Monitor theservice deliveryto respond to changing demandsthrough the effectivequality assurance androbustperformance management.
Demonstrate personal commitment to continuous self-development and service improvement.
Ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery and communications.
Skills and qualifications:
A qualification in PBS at MSc level or equivalent.
Proven experience and knowledge of working with people with a learning disability and autism including theoretical underpinning and experiential knowledge.
Proven experience from direct practice, training and qualifications in learning disability and autism interventions such as, positive behavioural specialist, leadership, active support, total communication.
Willingness to consent to and apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Willingness to travel to any location within the boundaries of the city of Manchester
Job description
Job responsibilities
Do you have an enthusiasm for engagingindividuals with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism in planning their own futures?
We are looking for someone with extensive experience in working with individuals with Learning Disabilities and/or Autismand distressedbehaviours. The roleholder will work collaboratively to reduce restrictive practices and coach and train staff to understand the principles and application of Positive Behaviour Support.
In order toappy for this role, you will need to have a qualification in PBS at MSc level or equivalent, with experience of carrying out behavioural and skills assessments and interventions.
We are looking for dynamic,enthusiasticand creative individuals who can innovatively drive and embed change in a fast-paced multi-agency integrated health and social care environment. If you want to play a key role in the delivery of a fundamental change to Adult Social Care'slearning disability and/ or autism services to enable the best possible outcomes for the people of Manchester,we would like to hear from you!
The role holder will:
Develop and embeda workforcepracticemodel that provides specialist training,knowledgeand education to ensure people are receiving the best possible support.
Coachand trainthe workforce to be responsive to peoples needs including the ability to understand, develop and deliver interventions to support people presenting distressedbehaviours. This includes the direct delivery of interventions whererequired.
Provide effective leadership to a team of practitioners with responsibility for planning and managing resourcestosupport the delivery of serviceobjectives.
Developand promote strategicand integratedcollaborationthrough closeworking relationships withkey partners to ensurepeoplecanaccess a broad range of provision thatmeet their needsand promotes their independence.
Createacentreof excellence across Adult Social Cares learning disability and autism services, aligned with key partners such as, Health, the VCSE and the external care market.
Ensure theinclusion of the voice of the people we support byco-producing, co-designingandconsultingwith experts by experience.
Effectively managesafeguarding risks by working within a clear framework of accountability.
Monitor theservice deliveryto respond to changing demandsthrough the effectivequality assurance androbustperformance management.
Demonstrate personal commitment to continuous self-development and service improvement.
Ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery and communications.
Skills and qualifications:
A qualification in PBS at MSc level or equivalent.
Proven experience and knowledge of working with people with a learning disability and autism including theoretical underpinning and experiential knowledge.
Proven experience from direct practice, training and qualifications in learning disability and autism interventions such as, positive behavioural specialist, leadership, active support, total communication.
Willingness to consent to and apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Willingness to travel to any location within the boundaries of the city of Manchester
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in Positive Behaviour Support at MSc level or equivalent, with experience of carrying out behavioural and skills assessments and interventions.
This Role is Subject To
Essential
- Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
- DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in Positive Behaviour Support at MSc level or equivalent, with experience of carrying out behavioural and skills assessments and interventions.
This Role is Subject To
Essential
- Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
- DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
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.
