Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Reference

PRI99882

Location

Llanarth Court, Llanarth, Nr Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 2YD

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£35,000

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert Role Description

Llanarth Court Hospital is a 95 bedded forensic hospital providing a secure environment consisting of medium, low and open rehabilitation settings for men and women with mental illness and or personality disorder.

Join a Team that makes a real impact

The delivery of Positive Behaviour Support at Priory continues to grow, and we are now looking to extend PBS support to Llanarth Court, a Forensic hospital in Abergavenny, Wales.
We're looking for a professional who is not only skilled in Positive Behaviour Support approaches, but also empathetic, resilient, and driven by purpose to improve the lives of the people we support. The successful candidate will work closely with individuals who are currently detained under the MHA, alongside the Multi-Disciplinary team to improve individual outcomes.

Our team is committed to the people we support, transforming lives by focusing on individual strengths, potential, and long-term success. As part of our team, you'll work alongside compassionate professionals who bring out the best in others through evidence-based practices and person-centred care.
We believe in continuous learning, and you'll have access to ongoing training, mentorship, and career development opportunities. We work collaboratively, celebrate successes, and encourage innovation. Every member of our team has the power to make a meaningful difference.

This is an exciting opportunity for a PBS practitioner to join our team. We welcome applications from individuals with outstanding values and passion for supporting people to have outstanding outcomes.
To lead the implementation and delivery of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) for the service, supporting individuals, colleagues, and teams in implementing positive and proactive approaches that improve wellbeing and quality of life for the people we support, while reducing restrictive practices.
Ideally seeking candidates with a formal qualification in PBS or related field (e.g., BSc in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, BSc in Psychology, MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis, MA or MSc in Autism Studies, PBS/ABA Graduate Diploma).
Experience in conducting behavioural assessments and developing, implementing, and evaluating interventions for individuals presenting with challenging behaviour is desirable.

Division DBS info

Disclosure

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

Job Description

JD_HC_PBS_practitioner_July_2024.pdf