Job summary
Employer heading
Higher Assistant Behavioural Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 5
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job overview
Bankfields Court, Adult Learning Disability Inpatient Service, is looking for a Band 5 Higher Assistant Behavioural Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy, acute inpatient service supporting the Behavioural Practitioner to make a real difference to our patients lives.
The successful individual must be enthusiastic, motivated and have a positive caring attitude. The individual will need to possess excellent communication skills and be able to flex their style when required.Ìý
The individual will work closely with the inpatient Multidisciplinary team and act as a positive role model for inpatient services. The role is a Monday to Friday 9-5 working pattern however there may be a need to adapt these times depending on patient need and requirements of the job.
Main duties of the job
To improve the lives of people with learning disabilities by minimising the impact of behaviour that challenges through the delivery of excellent services to promote independence and wellbeing.
To provide day to day support, coaching and mentorship for inpatient staff to implement a positive behavioural support framework.
To promote at all times a positive image of the Adult Learning Disabilities Service and the wider Trust.
To use appropriate communication methods to ensure effective therapeutic engagement with clients including the giving and receiving of sensitive information where understanding may be limited.
To maintain up to date knowledge and competency in the skills required to perform safely and effectively in the role, and be willing to complete further training relevant to role where necessary.
Working for our organisation
We are the Mental Health and Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.Ìý
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care - our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities nd partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the job and main responsibilities.
For informal discussions please contact Rebecca StonehouseÌý
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered qualification or foundation degree in health and social care
Desirable criteria
- Behavioural qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working with people with a learning disability in an inpatient setting
- Implementing PBS plans
- Working with people with behaviours that challenge
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Legal framework understanding
- Person centred support importance
- Evidence based practice importance
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Stonehouse
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01642 838760
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