Behavioural Assistant Practitioner
Job description
We welcome you to apply for an exciting job in the Intensive Support Team (IST) who supports adults and children with a learning disability who present with distressed behaviour that is described as complex and challenging.
If you have an interest in problem solving, data analysis and changing lives, the Intensive Support Team is the place for you. We specialise in supporting individuals at a difficult time in their lives, when this is shown through behaviours that challenge.
NB: Access to a car or alternative travel for business use is essential as this role involves client visits all over Oxfordshire. The team are currently hybrid working from home and the office, and therefore it is imperative to have internet access at home to accommodate this.
You will have the opportunity to observe and work with clients in a variety of settings, such as in their homes, day services, in the community, and in schools. However, a big part of your role would also be supporting with data collection, analysing information, collating information and developing evidence in a way that will directly influence the support a person receives. The role will focus on contributing to the assessment of behaviour functions and the application of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) interventions for these individuals, under the supervision of registered clinicians.
This job role is highly rewarding in every sense and provides the opportunity to build skills and knowledge in PBS. You will get to work with a range of professionals, such as Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical Psychologists and Behaviour Specialists within the team, as well as a range of professions from different settings, such as Consultant Psychiatrists, Teachers, Social Workers, and Support Workers.
If you are keen to learn and be fully involved in working with people with a learning disability who show behaviours that challenge, we would encourage you to read our job description and person specification to apply for the position. We look forward to hearing from you!
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
- To assist in the implementation and evaluation of positive behavioural interventions, utilising a range of resources in order to achieve positive outcomes.
- To be responsible for building a rapport with service users, which will entail working with them in community settings (e.g., the person’s home, day service, work environment, hospital).
- To provide regular and practical support to service users and their carers in developing and managing independence and maintaining dignity and self-respect, under the direction of senior team members. This may include support with tasks for daily living and home management. e.g., cooking, personal care.
- To monitor clients’ progress, taking account of their environment and through supervision adjust own clinical interventions accordingly
- To develop skills and awareness in Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support to compliment interventions and the work of the Intensive Support Team.
- To attend all clinical team meetings and representing the Intensive Support Team at other meetings/activities.
- Maintain clear communication systems, eg: clients’ notes, letters to clients, other professionals and their GP so that risk is managed effectively.
