Job Description
Job summary Using the clinical frameworks of Applied Behavioural Analysis and Positive Behavioural Support the Positive Behaviour Support Key Worker will work within a multidisciplinary framework to provide a behavioural service in residential, educational and vocational settings to people with learning disabilities and behaviour that challenges.*Hours will include evening and weekend workEmployee Benefits:Birthday Day off Flexible Annual Leave scheme Employee Referral scheme hours working week Flu jabs Blue Light Card Cycle to work scheme Leadership and staff away days Training and Development Main duties of the job To implement behavioural interventions. To effectively implement appropriate assessment and intervention methods. To produce PBS reports in accordance with good practice guidance. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment and intervention with clients working alongside other professionals in the multidisciplinary team. To maintain good working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team and ensure effective communication through good verbal communication skills and the production of professional reports. To attend multi-disciplinary meetings. To be involved, as appropriate, in the assessment of clients being referred. To provide behavioural advice, guidance and consultation to families, support staff and other professionals. To manage highly complex information and sensitive situations involving exposure to distressing, traumatic and emotional material, including exposure to challenging behaviours. About us ABL is an exciting fast-paced, growing community health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered, provider of community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence based, innovative, effective and relevant health care services in partnership with individuals, communities and stakeholders.We are a values driven organisation, dedicated to reducing health inequalities and improving peoples lives. We would love to hear from you if you would like the opportunity to work with in a close team of committed professionals and you share our values of designing and delivering health services. Job description Job responsibilities Role Purpose: Using theclinical frameworks of Applied Behavioural Analysis, Positive BehaviouralSupport and Psychologically informed interventions the Behaviour/Psychology/MentalHealth Support Worker will work within a multidisciplinary framework, supportingchildren and young people within a behavioural and psychological service inresidential, educational and vocational settings to children, young people andtheir families with complex needs.Duties and responsibilities:1. To implementbehavioural and psychologicalinterventions as recommended by Clinical Lead . To effectively implementappropriate assessment and intervention methods. 2. To exerciseassessment and intervention with clients working alongside other professionalsin the multidisciplinary team under the guidance of case Leads and ClinicalLeads. 3. To maintain goodworking relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team andensure effective communication through good verbal communication skills and recordkeeping.4. To attendmulti-disciplinary meetings where necessary. 5. To be involved,as appropriate, in the assessment of clients being referred. 6. To sharebehavioural/psychological advice, guidance and consultation to families,support staff and other professionals under the guidance of Case Leads andClinical Leads. 7. To manage highlycomplex information and sensitive situations involving exposure to distressing,traumatic and emotional material, including exposure to behaviours of concern. 8. To communicatein a skilled and sensitive manner, information contributing the assessment,formulation and intervention plans. 9. To continue todevelop skills and knowledge through further training. 10. To shareadvice, consultation and training to families and staff working with the clientgroup across a range of settings, guidance of Case Leads and Clinical Leads, where appropriate. 11. Responsible forthe regular use of information technology resources to facilitatecommunication, to develop clinical assessment and intervention resources. 12. To contributeto the maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, throughactive participation in internal and external CPD training and developmentprogrammes. 13. To maintain thehighest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entryand recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professionalself-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice. Person Specification Job Specific Requirements Essential Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need. The ability to travel independently across the organisational footprint. Access to a vehicle and a willingness to travel. Experience Essential Experience of working with children and young people with a Learning Disability/Autism/Mental Health. Desirable Experience in supporting Functional/Psychological Assessments. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team. Qualifications Desirable Degree in Psychology or related field. Evidence of continued professional development. Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels, with individuals, groups, organisations and the public. Ability to deal calmly and effectively with conflict. Ability to work with groups from different backgrounds and cultures. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines amid a range of competing demands. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work flexibly to overcome challenges. Ability to collate and analyse data to ensure the effectiveness of service outputs. The ability to support the IPS team independently, with the understanding of when to escalate situations Effective computer literacy skills, including use of Microsoft Office Desirable Sound knowledge of relevant performance frameworks, quality standards, legal and ethical frameworks.