Positive Behaviour Support Advisor

Package Description

Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well led 

David Lewis is looking to fill the following vacancy:

Positive Behaviour Support Advisor

37.5 hours per week

Starting Salary £24,446.00 rising to £30,894.38 (with PBS Qualification)                          

With the growth of David Lewis services an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Psychology and Behaviour Support Service as a Positive Behaviour Support Advisor.

The successful applicant will work under the direction and supervision from the Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner Team Leader. You will positively contribute to the safe care of the people we support across the Charity.

• Undertaking behavioural assessment and behavioural interventions under the supervision and guidance of senior clinical colleagues.
• Undertaking functional assessment and analysis of challenging behaviours and use of findings to inform positive behaviour support plans and risk assessment.
• Implementing and monitoring the implementation of positive behaviour support plans
• Producing written reports and summaries of work as required.
• Contributing to MDT meetings and carrying out observations in situ as required.
• Delivery of training as required.

The successful applicant will desirably hold a degree level qualification in Psychology (or equivalent) and a Professional Diploma in Positive Behaviour Support (or willingness to work towards within 12 months).  They will also have experience of working in the field of learning disabilities - within residential or education settings would be desirable.  They will have a positive can-do attitude and be able to build constructive working relationships with colleagues across David Lewis services.

Closing date:  Wednesday 19^th July 2023. Interviews will be held on 26^th July 2023

David Lewis is an equal opportunities employer

About Us

David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.

We have a successful record of accomplishment built up over 100 years with expertise in specialist residential, education, day opportunities and clinical and therapeutic services Our specialist school and college is part of an education, day opportunities and residential community.

Our School is for 11-19 year olds and rated GOOD by Ofsted

We also have a college onsite for 16-25 year olds with an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING Residential services for adults, either living in accommodation at our 165 acres in Warford or in one of our houses in a local town or village in Cheshire.

Adult day opportunities, which develop social and vocational skills with the potential to lead to employment opportunities. Access to therapy, nursing, medical and behaviour support if appropriate to an individual’s needs.

David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.