Do you have an interest in problem solving and data analysis? Would you like to support people with learning disabilities by utilising and implementing behavioural strategies?
If so, the Intensive Support Team is the place for you. We are recruiting for a Behaviour Assistants to join our team based in Oxford. We specialise in supporting adults and children with a learning disability, who may present with complex, distressed behaviour.
You’ll work with people in the community all over Oxfordshire, support with data collection and analysis, and develop evidence that will directly influence the support a person receives. You’ll be contributing to the assessment of behaviour functions and the application of behaviour interventions, under the supervision of registered clinicians.
The role is a mix of admin work and community visits, with the flexibility of being able to manage your own calendar within core working hours of the team. You’ll have the opportunity to build skills and knowledge in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Applied Behaviour Analysis.
If you are keen to learn and be fully involved in working with people with a learning disability, we encourage you to read on and apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note, Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Main duties of the job
- Assist in the implementation and evaluation of positive behavioural interventions, utilising a range of resources in order to achieve positive outcomes.
- Be responsible for building a rapport with service users, which will entail working with them in community settings (e.g., the person’s home, day service, work environment, hospital).
- Provide regular and practical support to service users and their carers in developing and managing independence and maintaining dignity and self-respect, under the direction of senior team members. This may include support with tasks for daily living and home management, e.g., cooking, personal care.
- Monitor clients’ progress, taking account of their environment and through supervision adjust own clinical interventions accordingly.
- Develop skills and awareness in Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support to complement interventions and the work of the Intensive Support Team.
- Attend all clinical team meetings and represent the Intensive Support Team at other meetings/activities.
Your role will involve client visits all over Oxfordshire therefore the ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.
The Intensive Support Team supports hybrid working from the home and the office, with the team meeting once a week in the office at a minimum. Due to the nature of work, some visits may start earlier and/or finish later than core business hours.
Job responsibilities
You will work with a range of professionals such as Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical Psychologists and Behaviour Specialists as well as Consultant Psychiatrists, Teachers, Social Workers, and Support Workers.
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Experience of working within a community setting
- Positive Behaviour Support knowledge and experience
- Detail oriented observational and reporting skills
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Person Centred Active Support
Personal Qualities
- To be able to work closely with all team members and follow advice/instruction as necessary
- Self-reflecting with regards to personal and professional development
- Approachable and facilitative and holistic person‑centred approach
- Ability to engage with colleagues at all levels across agencies
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Cheerful/pleasant disposition, able to deal with patient contact which may occasionally be emotionally upsetting or stressful
- Willingness to be involved in supporting practice placements for students
Experience
- Practical experience in health care setting either before, during or after education development to prepare for this role.
- Experience of contributing to the training others in the implementation of positive support approaches
- Experience of communicating with families, carers, staff, users in various settings
- Evidence of supporting people with a learning disability and/or autism
- Experience of working in a setting using Positive Behaviour Support
Qualifications
- NVQ 3 or equivalent
- Experience of working within a health service
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 Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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