About The Service
The Specialist housing service is facing unprecedented challenges and is made up of a very large workforce. We are therefore recruiting for a Positive Behaviour Support to play a central part in training and workforce development for the service.
This Service provides accommodation, advice, and support to vulnerable groups such as families, young people, older persons, adults with learning disabilities and single people with complex needs.
The service is substantial and has a wide range of residential buildings across its broad portfolio. The services within the section run 24/7 365 days a year.
About the job
The role involves providing support to the managers and team members in positive behavioural support and specialist training identified by a service area.
The role will require the following :
. To assume the role of specialist and advise and support the services in achieving the integrated Person-Centred Model of support.
To be responsible for assessing the training and development needs in Positive Behaviour Support of Specialist Housing employees, to implement training strategies, and track training progress and impact.
To design and deliver custom training programmes that meet the training and development needs of Specialist Housing teams.
To deliver continuing support to services in restraint reduction and least restrictive practises.
This is a new role, which will evolve over time and provide the service with the required support.
What We Are Looking For From You
We are looking for dynamic, motivated and creative individuals with the ability to foster positive relationships.
People who are individually minded and who can demonstrate the importance of integrity.
Have a good understanding of therapeutic approaches.
Have experience of delivering training. Be qualified in Positive Behaviour Management.
This is an exciting opportunity, and we are looking for a variety of people from various working backgrounds to make a real difference. Proven experience of working with individuals with complex behaviours is required. Having an understanding of the issues faced by homeless individuals will be an advantage.
The working environment can be challenging so the ability to remain calm under pressure will be an advantage. The role will require the successful candidate to support the management team with all aspects of the service.24/7 365 days a year.
Additional information
There is 1 permanent post available.
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
This is a Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm role with some flexibility in agreement with line manager. There may be a need to work outside of the core hours if required.
As this is such an interesting role, we would encourage you to have an informal conversation in advance with Joanne Hutton on 07793072597 or Joanne.Hutton2@cardiff.gov.uk
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