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Job Description
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- Working in partnership with the person, their family, and other members of the Therapeutic Team, identifying interventions which enhance quality of life, build new skills and addressing the needs of the person, in ways which they prefer and are least restrictive.
- Promoting integration of individuals into their local community and beyond, providing the means to maintain their current skills and develop new ones
- Making recommendations for inclusion in individual Support Plans and to ensure Behaviour support plans in your allocated services are kept up to date
- Promoting the effective management of incidents of behaviour that challenge, including any resultant environmental changes, risk assessment or support plan updates emerging through post-incident support processes
- Ensuring all support and interventions are designed and implemented taking into account trauma informed principles, in line with best practice
- A formal qualification at Level 4 or above in Positive Behaviour Support, or equivalent, or currently / willing to work towards (essential)
- A PBS Coaching qualification (desirable)
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with people with Autism and Learning Disabilities (essential)
- The ability to demonstrate an ability to offer a holistic approach to individuals who use our services (essential)
- Proven leadership ability (desirable)
- Experience working within a Clinical Team (desirable)
- Registration as a member of the UK-SBA or a willingness to register
- A full driving licence (highly desirable)
- Annual salary up to £35,000 (D.o.E)
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!
- Free parking
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
- Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
- Pension contribution to secure your future.
- Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
- Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
- Working in partnership with the person, their family, and other members of the Therapeutic Team, identifying interventions which enhance quality of life, build new skills and addressing the needs of the person, in ways which they prefer and are least restrictive.
- Promoting integration of individuals into their local community and beyond, providing the means to maintain their current skills and develop new ones
- Making recommendations for inclusion in individual Support Plans and to ensure Behaviour support plans in your allocated services are kept up to date
- Promoting the effective management of incidents of behaviour that challenge, including any resultant environmental changes, risk assessment or support plan updates emerging through post-incident support processes
- Ensuring all support and interventions are designed and implemented taking into account trauma informed principles, in line with best practice
- A formal qualification at Level 4 or above in Positive Behaviour Support, or equivalent, or currently / willing to work towards (essential)
- A PBS Coaching qualification (desirable)
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with people with Autism and Learning Disabilities (essential)
- The ability to demonstrate an ability to offer a holistic approach to individuals who use our services (essential)
- Proven leadership ability (desirable)
- Experience working within a Clinical Team (desirable)
- Registration as a member of the UK-SBA or a willingness to register
- A full driving licence (highly desirable)
- Annual salary up to £35,000 (D.o.E)
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!
- Free parking
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
- Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
- Pension contribution to secure your future.
- Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
- Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
- The successful candidate will have a formal qualification at Level 4 or above in Positive Behaviour Support, or equivalent, or be willing to work towards it. They will also have a minimum of 2 years' experience working with people with Autism and Learning Disabilities, and the ability to demonstrate an ability to offer a holistic approach to individuals who use the services.
- The successful candidate will have a formal qualification at Level 4 or above in Positive Behaviour Support, or equivalent, or be willing to work towards it. They will also have a minimum of 2 years' experience working with people with Autism and Learning Disabilities, and the ability to demonstrate an ability to offer a holistic approach to individuals who use the services.
Job summary
The role of a Behaviour Support Practitioner is to provide information, advice, practical support, and coaching to services managing difficult situations, conducting and interpreting behaviour assessments, including functional behaviour assessments, to understand and address behaviours of concern in new and existing residents. The successful candidate will work in partnership with the person, their family, and other members of the Therapeutic Team to identify interventions which enhance quality of life, build new skills and address the needs of the person, in ways which they prefer and are least restrictive.
Main duties of the job
The Behaviour Support Practitioner will be responsible for promoting integration of individuals into their local community and beyond, providing the means to maintain their current skills and develop new ones. They will also make recommendations for inclusion in individual Support Plans and ensure Behaviour support plans in their allocated services are kept up to date. The Practitioner will also promote the effective management of incidents of behaviour that challenge, including any resultant environmental changes, risk assessment or support plan updates emerging through post-incident support processes.
About us
Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for the successful candidate to grow and move within the organisation.
Details
Date posted
14 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£35,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1303011206
Job locations
Elysium Healthcare
London
WD6 1JN
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner looking for a new opportunity? If so, join Elysium Healthcare as the London Behaviour Support Practitioner for the London and Southeast Region.
The region covers 18 sites across London and the Southeast. The care homes provide support to adults with a diagnosis of learning disabilities and complex needs, autism and sensory communication difficulties. The sites vary in size ranging from 5 bed units to 12 bed units.
You will be providing information, advice, practical support, and coaching to services managing difficult situations, conducting and interpreting behaviour assessments, including functional behaviour assessments, to understand and address behaviours of concern in new and existing residents.
As a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will be:
To be successful in the role you will have:
Where you will be working:
Location: You will be located in London and support 9 residential care home settings in the South London area.
What you will get:
About your next employer:
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner looking for a new opportunity? If so, join Elysium Healthcare as the London Behaviour Support Practitioner for the London and Southeast Region.
The region covers 18 sites across London and the Southeast. The care homes provide support to adults with a diagnosis of learning disabilities and complex needs, autism and sensory communication difficulties. The sites vary in size ranging from 5 bed units to 12 bed units.
You will be providing information, advice, practical support, and coaching to services managing difficult situations, conducting and interpreting behaviour assessments, including functional behaviour assessments, to understand and address behaviours of concern in new and existing residents.
As a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will be:
To be successful in the role you will have:
Where you will be working:
Location: You will be located in London and support 9 residential care home settings in the South London area.
What you will get:
About your next employer:
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Elysium Healthcare
Address
Elysium Healthcare
London
WD6 1JN
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Elysium Healthcare
Address
Elysium Healthcare
London
WD6 1JN
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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