PBS4 is a values led social care provider for adults with Neurodisability, we support people to live in their own homes, with their own tenancies and our model of support is a practice called Positive Behaviour Support. We are a medium-sized organisation supporting 120 people across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire, Somerset and Oxfordshire and with a workforce of around 400.
As PBS4 grows, the demands for both training delivery and clinical input increase and develop. The post holder will be a key member of the clinical and training team to support the implementation of PBS and delivery of training both across the organisation and externally. They will work closely with the people we support and their support team to ensure competency in PBS and quality of PBS plans.
We will support the successful applicant to pursue further education and training either in learning and development or Positive Behaviour Support. Alternative education pathways may be considered. If not already, we will support the successful applicant to become a PROACT-SCIPr-UK(R) instructor.
The role of a Clinical & Training Assistant within PBS4 is to work flexibly across the organisation, supporting to embed our values and culture within the support we provide. A primary focus will include delivery of our mandatory and bespoke training along with associated administration, but the clinical aspects of the role may also include the following;
- Supporting a person to move into their new home with a carefully planned transition period
- Supporting a person when they are engaging in challenging behaviour and their support is finding this challenging
- Driving improvements in the quality of the support we provide
- Providing direct coaching and mentoring to our team members through role modelling and assessing the competency of others
- Undertaking clinical assessment (Functional Behaviour Assessments, sleep assessments, activities of daily living skills (ADLS) assessments etc) and implementing evidence based clinical interventions under the close supervision of our PBS clinical team
- Completing cultures checklists and mediator analysis
Building strong rapport and professional working relationships with the people we support will be central to the role, and role modelling and coaching other team members is essential. The PBS Clinical & Training Assistant will also need to build strong relationships with all of our team members and work in partnership with other professionals. Clear, positive and professional communication is essential to achieving this.
The PBS Clinical & Training Assistant will also be responsible for supporting supervised consultancy and training work outside of PBS4 to support delivery of PBS.
PBS4 encourage the upskilling of their staff and the need for progression. You are therefore expected to get involved in meetings, work towards gaining appropriate work-related qualifications, attend relevant training courses and be willing to learn new practices and ways of working. You will maintain up to date records of your training and continuous professional development.
Why work for us?
- Be listened to and have your direct experience and expertise valued
- Have support from an experienced management and clinical team
Benefits include: 29 days annual leave (pro rata), rising to 30 days annual leave (pro rata) as of the 1st April, following your 1 year anniversary with PBS4, in-house paid induction training followed by 12 weeks blended e-learning, coaching and mentoring. Additional training opportunities following probation, DBS check payment, Legal & General company pension, employee recognition scheme and access to various other benefits through our Employee Assistance Programme. Support from Clinical & Training team you would be hired to work alongside.
We want to create new ways of working, led by passion and drive for doing what is right, and promote innovation from our teams. As a Clinical & Training Assistant, your role would be pivotal in helping us achieve our aim. Join us on our mission to disrupt social care!
PBS4 provides support to enable people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour to have independent lives and to live in their own home. Our approach is underpinned by Positive Behaviour Support. Positive Behaviour Support is an approach mostly used to support people with learning disabilities whose behaviours challenge others. The goal is to shift the focus away from reducing challenging behaviour to understanding what that behaviour means and supporting people to get what they need better.
