Behavioural Support Worker

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Llanfairfechan; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job description

Job Overview

To contribute to effective crisis prevention and management for adults and children with learning disabilities. To provide hands-on direct support to service users in a time of crisis, as a consequence of challenging behaviour. To support the Behaviour Analysts in the process of gathering information for assessment and working with staff and carers in implementing behavioural interventions under the direction of a Behaviour Analyst.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

1. To collect pre interim and post outcome measures according to the CNS referral process.
2. To provide temporary additional support into clients’ homes, supported living environments, and other related community locations to prevent or manage a crisis as a consequence of challenging behaviours.
3. To ensure that service users are treated with respect and dignity ensuring that equality, diversity, and rights are promoted.
4. To provide hands-on direct support to service users, including the facilitation of all aspects of daily living such as supporting service users in meeting personal care needs, washing and dressing, shopping and preparing food, household domestic and leisure activities, and accessing community activities. This will be achieved through the development and implementation of all aspects of active support including developing and following structured activity schedules, support protocols, opportunity plans, and structured teaching.
5. To facilitate the service user to access community-based activities by driving the vehicles of service users, driving base car, or own vehicles to enhance community participation.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others, or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications And/or Knowledge
Essential criteria

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 Promoting Independence or equivalent
• PGC in Applied Behaviour Analysis or BTECH level 3 in positive behaviour support

Experience
Essential criteria

• Sufficient experience of directly supporting people who have a learning disability and behaviour that challenges services.

Values
Essential Criteria

• Understand issues relating to people with learning disabilities such as the principles of ordinary living and care in the community. An understanding of the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis, Positive Behaviour Support, and Active Support Model.

Other
Essential criteria

• Must be capable of working individually and as part of a team, and be willing to adopt and share new ideas. Must be calm in a crisis and capable of motivating and inspiring others.

Aptitude And Abilities
Essential criteria

• Must be capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing and have PC skills. Must be competent in providing direct personal care to people with learning disabilities and be able to transfer skills and knowledge to others. Must be able to collect observational data for assessment purposes and transfer to spreadsheets.

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care