Package Description

POST: Positive Behaviour Support Development Lead

REPORTS TO: Associate Director - Positive Behaviour Support

DIRECTOR: Director of Quality & Regulation

OBJECTIVES: To contribute to the strategic development of Positive Behaviour Support at Keys Group.

LOCATION: Home based and travel throughout the UK as required.

Duties and Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):

Making Systems Work

- Lead on the development and delivery of a Keys Group PBS Progression Pathway, including the development and support of PBS Practice Leaders across Keys Group services.

- Lead on the development and efficient rollout of a suite of PBS related training.

- Work to achieve relevant external recognition/accreditation of PBS related training.

- Establish and facilitate an effective organisational PBS Coaches Network in order to facilitate peer to peer learning and support.

- Provide effective support, mentoring and guidance to PBS Practice Leaders/Coaches in order to ensure their practice aligns with legislation, best practice guidance and relevant organisational policies.

Promoting Quality of Life

- Ensure that the voice of the child, young person or adult remains central to all input with individuals and their teams.

- Work strategically to inspire and support teams to reduce restrictive practices through the development of proactive strategies and positive quality of life outcomes.

- Develop positive working relationships with external stakeholders in order to champion Keys Group PBS practice.

- Support PBS Coaches and teams to creatively capture outcomes in order to contribute to organisational learning and to influence sector practice.

Values Led

- Embody the Keys EPIC values through conduct and ensure the support provided to both individuals and teams remains values led.

- Creatively champion PBS values across Keys Group.

- Ensure that governance processes are adhered to in all support provided.

Understanding Behaviour and Meeting Needs

- Work strategically to develop and implement systems that facilitate reflective practice and develop analytical skills within teams and PBS practice leaders.

Personal Specification

Job Title: Organisational Positive Behaviour Support Development Lead

Reports to: Associate Director - Positive Behaviour Support

Essential Criteria:

· Qualification in Education and Training

· Experience developing and facilitating training

· Positive Behaviour Support qualification, such as level 4 diploma - PBS

· Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, or a similar PBS coaching role

· To have previous proven experience of achieving improved quality of life outcomes and reductions in restrictive practices through the coaching of teams

· To have excellent communication skills and be able to adapt styles to suit audience and engage others

· To have strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform practice

· To have a high level of literacy and experience of report writing and action plans

· To be self-motivated and driven to expect the highest standards

· Driving License and access to a car

· Ability to travel throughout UK

· A willingness and ability to work flexibly including some overnight stays as required

Desirable Criteria:

· Qualification in Health and Social Care Management

· Degree level qualification in a health or social care field and/or significant relevant experience.

Keys Group