Job Introduction
Why this role could be right for you:
At Dignus Group, we are committed to enabling people to live meaningful and fulfilling lives through person-centred support, positive relationships and a focus on what matters to each individual.
We provide specialist residential care and supported living services for people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex support requirements.
As a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Coordinator, you'll play an important role in helping to embed Positive Behaviour Support across our services, working alongside our PBS Practitioner and PBS Lead to improve the quality of life of the people we support.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in social care who is passionate about Positive Behaviour Support and looking to develop specialist knowledge and skills. You'll receive mentoring, supervision and ongoing development, giving you a clear pathway towards becoming a PBS Practitioner.
If you're passionate about improving lives, supporting colleagues and promoting person-centred, proactive approaches to behaviour support, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
What we offer:
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31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
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Additional annual leave at key career milestones
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Benenden Health plan for added peace of mind
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£500 employee referral scheme
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Company pension to support your future
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) wellbeing support
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Life assurance at 2x annual salary
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Blue Light Card access with discounts on retail, travel and leisure
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Paid training and access to recognised qualifications
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Fully funded PROACT-SCIPr UK Instructor training and ongoing development in Positive Behaviour Support
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Clear development pathways and opportunities to progress within the organisation
What the role involves:
As a PBS Coordinator, you'll work closely with the PBS Practitioner, operational teams and the people we support to help embed Positive Behaviour Support into everyday practice.
This includes:
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Supporting the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support approaches across our services
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Assisting with the development, review and monitoring of person-centred PBS plans
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Helping teams consistently implement proactive and preventative support strategies
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Conducting observations of support environments and day-to-day practice
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Gathering information to support Functional Behaviour Assessments
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Collecting and analysing behavioural data to identify patterns and trends
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Maintaining accurate records, reports and PBS documentation
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Providing on-the-job coaching to Support Workers and Team Leaders
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Supporting the delivery of PBS awareness sessions and workshops
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Encouraging reflective practice and learning following incidents
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Supporting managers to embed person-centred and Active Support approaches
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Participating in PBS audits, practice observations and quality monitoring activities
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Reviewing behavioural incidents and supporting action plans to improve outcomes
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Championing least restrictive approaches and promoting positive alternatives
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Building positive relationships with individuals, families, advocates and multidisciplinary professionals
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Supporting service reviews, transitions and quality-of-life planning
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Producing summary reports and escalating risks or emerging concerns where appropriate
Working pattern:
This is a mobile role requiring regular travel across Dignus services.
You'll work alongside operational teams, providing practical, hands-on support within services while also spending time observing practice, analysing data, coaching colleagues and contributing to service improvement.
A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What we're looking for:
We welcome applications from experienced Support Workers, Senior Support Workers, Team Leaders or Assistant Managers who are passionate about Positive Behaviour Support and looking to develop a specialist career.
You may be a great fit if you have:
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Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs or complex behaviours
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A strong understanding of person-centred care and positive outcomes
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Experience working within residential care, supported living or specialist services
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Good knowledge of safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act
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An understanding of Positive Behaviour Support principles
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Experience maintaining accurate records and support documentation
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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The ability to coach, encourage and positively influence others
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Good organisational, IT and data recording skills
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A professional, empathetic and solution-focused approach
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The ability to work independently across multiple services
Essential requirements:
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Level 3 Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) qualification
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Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Dignus services
Experience delivering training or mentoring colleagues, supporting people with forensic, autism or complex behavioural needs, or knowledge of restrictive practice reduction frameworks would be advantageous.
We welcome everyone
Dignus Group is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and can offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace.
