• Job Description

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  Job summary

  Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

  Main duties of the job

  Active Care Group is thrilled to offer this exciting opportunity for an experienced Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner to join our expanding PBS team, supporting Ivetsey Bank Hospital. This specialist Tier 4 CAMHS unit provides high-quality care for young people with complex mental health needs, and we are looking for a dedicated practitioner to help shape the future of behaviour support within our service.

  At Ivetsey Bank Hospital, our goal is to provide a safe, therapeutic environment where young people can stabilise, recover, and build resilience. As a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will play a vital role in shaping a positive, person-centred approach to care that supports both the young people and the wider hospital team. You will work closely with the operations and clinical teams to develop and implement ethical, least-restrictive behaviour support strategies for the young people with the aim of improving their overall well-being and quality of life.

  This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of PBS within our service and make a real impact on young peoples lives.

  About us

  Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

  Details

  Date posted

  08 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £35,000 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  008626

  Job locations

  Stafford - Ivetsey Bank Hospital

  Stafford

  Staffordshire

  ST19 9QT

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  What you'll be working:

  Our standard working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and the post holder will be based at Ivetsey Bank Hospital.

  We understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

  What you'll be doing:

  • Conduct comprehensive Functional Behaviour Assessments and develop scientifically grounded, data driven behaviour support plans, which effectively address behaviours of concern, promote skill development, and enhance overall well-being of the young people we support
  • Providing expert advice and recommendations to staff regarding Positive Behaviour Support
  • Implement, monitor and evaluate behaviour support plans with a focus on reducing behavioural incidents and improving quality of life for the young people we support
  • Undertake regular incident analyses and reviews to facilitate valuable learning outcomes and identify necessary adaptations to behaviour support plans
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to direct support staff to ensure the effective implementation of PBS strategies
  • Conduct debrief sessions with staff and the young people following significant incidents to promote well-being
  • Draft and present reports including visual graphs on the effectiveness of PBS interventions to MDT and other relevant stakeholders
  • Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights.

  What to look forward to:

  • 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
  • Birthday off
  • Supervision and support from the PBS Group Lead and Active Care Group Clinical Networks
  • Study Leave with associated financial budget
  • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
  • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
  • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
  • A Nest Personal Pension account
  • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
  • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
  • ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  What you'll be working:

  Our standard working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and the post holder will be based at Ivetsey Bank Hospital.

  We understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

  What you'll be doing:

  • Conduct comprehensive Functional Behaviour Assessments and develop scientifically grounded, data driven behaviour support plans, which effectively address behaviours of concern, promote skill development, and enhance overall well-being of the young people we support
  • Providing expert advice and recommendations to staff regarding Positive Behaviour Support
  • Implement, monitor and evaluate behaviour support plans with a focus on reducing behavioural incidents and improving quality of life for the young people we support
  • Undertake regular incident analyses and reviews to facilitate valuable learning outcomes and identify necessary adaptations to behaviour support plans
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to direct support staff to ensure the effective implementation of PBS strategies
  • Conduct debrief sessions with staff and the young people following significant incidents to promote well-being
  • Draft and present reports including visual graphs on the effectiveness of PBS interventions to MDT and other relevant stakeholders
  • Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights.

  What to look forward to:

  • 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
  • Birthday off
  • Supervision and support from the PBS Group Lead and Active Care Group Clinical Networks
  • Study Leave with associated financial budget
  • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
  • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
  • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
  • A Nest Personal Pension account
  • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
  • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
  • ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Relevant qualifications such as MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis/ Positive Behaviour Support are essential
  • Recognised Trainer competencies or ability to work towards

  Experience

  Essential

  • Extensive experience in providing support within a PBS framework, particularly for young people with diverse mental health needs and/or co-occurring conditions such as autism
  • Knowledge of assessment tools and PBS processes, including the development and implementation of comprehensive behaviour support plans
  • Good understanding of the relevant regulatory framework, legislation and compliance requirements

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Relevant qualifications such as MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis/ Positive Behaviour Support are essential
  • Recognised Trainer competencies or ability to work towards

  Experience

  Essential

  • Extensive experience in providing support within a PBS framework, particularly for young people with diverse mental health needs and/or co-occurring conditions such as autism
  • Knowledge of assessment tools and PBS processes, including the development and implementation of comprehensive behaviour support plans
  • Good understanding of the relevant regulatory framework, legislation and compliance requirements

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Active Care Group

  Address

  Stafford - Ivetsey Bank Hospital

  Stafford

  Staffordshire

  ST19 9QT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Active Care Group

  Address

  Stafford - Ivetsey Bank Hospital

  Stafford

  Staffordshire

  ST19 9QT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• 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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