Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Job description

Are you a Behaviour Support Practitioner looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with disabilities?

An opportunity has become available to join our team of emotional wellbeing specialists at National Star College in Wales, near Pontypool, working 21 hours a week, term time only. We would expect this to be a minimum of 3 days a week but can consider some flexibility on how these hours are allocated.

At National Star we recognise that there are a range of factors outside of education that can have an impact on a learner’s life at college. National Star’s Emotional Wellbeing Service promotes good mental health and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), supporting learners in getting the most from their social, educational, and life skills programmes.

The role of the Behaviour Support Practitioner focuses on working with learners who present with emotional wellbeing support needs or distressed behaviour, supporting them in managing this through a variety of evidence-based interventions, with the ultimate aim of improving their quality of life.

With a good understanding for the functional analysis of behaviours and the consequent development of behaviour support plans, you will be working alongside support teams to develop their skills in delivering pro-active, person-centred approaches to working together with learners.

Multi-disciplinary working is essential as you will be working collaboratively with other health professionals, including Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists, delivering evidence-based interventions that are based on the holistic understanding of the learner’s needs. Part of your role will see you providing professional advice, training and information to colleagues, families and carers.

The role will require someone who is patient, caring and compassionate with excellent observational skills. You will not be fazed when asked to manage emotionally challenging situations, drawing upon your creativity and problem-solving skills.  You will be expected to work autonomously, managing your own caseload.

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please call our recruitment team on 01242 504300

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About us

National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,200 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we’ve supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.

How we will reward you

Our Golden Hello

It’s motivating to feel valued at work. That’s why all new staff will receive a ‘Golden Hello’ up to the value of £250 for full-time staff (pro-rata for part-time employees) upon successful completion of their probation.

Staff benefits

Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme - theory and practical

Staff minibus from Cheltenham and Gloucester to our Ullenwood site Monday to Friday.

Award-winning training

Use of fitness suite and swimming pool and staff clubs.

Westfield medical cover

Life insurance cover

Employee helpline

Contributory pension scheme

Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card

Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more