Job Summary
To contribute to effective crisis prevention and management for adults and children with learning disabilities, . To provide hands on direct support to service user in a time of crisis, as a consequence of challenging behaviour. To support the Behaviour Analysts in the process of gathering information for assessment and working with staff and carers in implementing behavioural interventions under the direction of a Behaviour Analyst
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To collect pre interim and post outcome measures according to the CNS referral process.
To provide temporary additional support into clients’ homes supported living environments and other related community locations to prevent or manage a crisis as a consequence of challenging behaviours.
To ensure that service users are treated with respect and dignity ensuring that equality, diversity and rights are prompted.
To provide hands on direct support to service users. To include the facilitation of all aspects of daily living such as supporting service users in meeting personal care needs, washing and dressing, Shopping and preparing food, household domestic and leisure activities, and accessing community activities The above will be achieved through the development and implementation of all aspects of active support including developing and following structured activity schedules, support protocols, opportunity plans and structured teaching.
To facilitate the service user to access community based activities by driving the vehicles of service users/ driving base car / own vehicles to enhance community participation
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 Promoting Independence or equivalent
- PGC in Applied Behaviour Analysis or BTECH level 3 in positive behaviour support
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience of directly supporting people who have a learning disability and behaviour that challenges services.
Values
Essential
- Understand issues relating to people with learning disabilities such as the principles of ordinary living and care in the community. An understanding of the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis, Positive Behaviour Support and Active Support Model.
other
Essential
- Must be capable of working individually and as part of a team, and be willing to adopt and share new ideas. Must be calm in a crisis and capable of motivating and inspiring others
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Must be capable of Communicating effectively both orally and in writing and have PC skills. Must be competent in providing direct personal care to people with learning disabilities and be able to transfer skills and knowledge to others. Must be able to collect observational data for assessment purposes and transfer to spread sheets
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 24 April 2025
