Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (Bank)

To listen, strive to understand and empathise

with the client.

To support him to gain confidence in

articulating his thoughts, feelings, needs and preferences.

Working alongside other practitioners, to

support the client on walks of his choice in the countryside around Bristol and

surrounding counties, and occasional trips to shops, towns or other community

facilities.

To drive the client and his support practitioner

to his activities and walks, or, if you do not drive, to navigate on car

journeys when needed.

To support the client, engage in meaningful

activities at home, such as gardening, home maintenance, cooking or other

practical and leisure pursuits.

To work collaboratively with the client, his

family and support team, following his care plans to ensure he receives

consistent care.

To provide calm emotional support and, where

necessary, trained physical intervention during periods of distress, in

accordance with M.R. Trust policies/training, to reduce risk and promote safety

for James, those supporting him, and the public.

To and ensure important information is recorded

and communicated across the team.

To protect the confidentiality and privacy of

James and his family.

To attend all necessary training, supervision and

when possible, team meetings, using these to improve James support, as well as

your own confidence and wellbeing.

Job title: Bank

Autism PBS Practitioner

Pay Scale: Starting

at £16.00 per hour

Hours: To be

negotiated at times/days agreed by both parties. We mostly offer 4 hr

shifts during the morning as required to cover staff leave.

Contract

Permanent.

Fishponds, Bristol.

Holiday entitlement: 28 days statutory holidays pro rata.

Responsible to: Manager

Job purpose

Alongside an experienced colleague, to

provide calm, reliable support that helps James (not the client's real name) feel secure and manage his anxiety

during walks and other activities outside his home. Through consistent,

emotionally attuned relationships, to build his confidence and wellbeing,

uphold his freedom of choice and ensure his safety. At home, to help him

prepare for outings and, when needed, support him with activities that reflect

his interests and develop his skills, so that his days are active, meaningful

and enjoyable.

Main duties and responsibilities

To listen, strive to understand and empathise

with James. To support him to gain confidence in articulating his thoughts,

feelings, needs and preferences.

To build a relationship with James which

enables him to feel comfortable and safe in your presence.

To support James on walks of his choice in

the countryside around Bristol and surrounding counties, and occasional trips

to shops, towns or other community facilities.

To support James on a 2:1 ratio in the

community, working closely and collaboratively with experienced practitioners

to ensure James trips run smoothly and safely.

To support James in preparing for his

outings, and when plans change, to help him engage in alternative meaningful

activities at home, such as gardening, home maintenance, cooking, or other

practical or leisure pursuits.

To work collaboratively with James, his

family, care team and other professionals, following his care plans to ensure

he receives consistent care.

To reduce James anxiety and promote his emotional

wellbeing by attending all required training to develop a good understanding of

his Positive Behaviour Support Plan, so effective, agreed ways of supporting

him are followed consistently.

To provide calm verbal support and, where

necessary, trained physical intervention during periods of distress, in

accordance with M.R. Trust policies, training, and risk management plans, to

reduce risk and promote safety for James, those supporting him, and the public.

To drive James and his support practitioner to

his activities and walks, or if you do not drive, to navigate on car

journeys when needed. To support James in planning and following routes on

walks, using street maps, OS maps or the OS Maps app.

To help James navigate social situations in

the community, advocating and mediating as needed to support his understanding

and inclusion.

To accompany James on his weekly one-mile

jog if required.

To help James navigate the social world

by helping him understand what is going on around him.

To read important information before shifts

and ensure important information is recorded and communicated across the team.

To protect the confidentiality and privacy

of James and his family.

To attend training, supervision, occasional

incident debriefing and when possible, team meetings, and use these

constructively to improve James support, as well as your own confidence and

wellbeing.

In the case of James activities being

cancelled or shortened, to provide flexibility and carry out alternative domestic,

administrative or any other duties that are considered relevant or appropriate

to James support.

The M.R. Trust was established to manage a Direct Payment from the local authority, enabling the person we support to live at home with his family while receiving genuinely person-centred support.We employ a small, dedicated team of skilled practitioners who help him lead a fulfilling life, combining emotional security, stimulating activities, and opportunities to follow his interests, goals, and personal development. We are passionate in our belief that autistic adults, and those with learning disabilities who show behaviours of concern should enjoy their full rights and participate actively in their communities.We place great value on our staff, providing extensive training, professional and wellbeing support, and opportunities for professional development.If you share our values and have experience supporting or teaching people with autism, learning disabilities, behaviours of concern, brain injury, and/or mental health needs we would love to hear from you.

Personal Qualities and Capabilities

Experience