Behaviour Support Practitioner
Cheltenham
Are you a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with disabilities while they are at college?
Job details
Salary
£27300 - £29400 DOE
Role type
52 Week
Hours of work
Full Time (37 hours a week)
Location
Onsite (Ullenwood)
Contract type
Permanent
Contract
Maternity Cover
Closing date
03/08/2025
Interview date
TBC
Job description
Are you a Behaviour Support Practitioner looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with disabilities?
An opportunity has become available to join our team of emotional wellbeing specialists at National Star College in Ullenwood, working an average of 37 hours a week, all year round. This role will be fixed term covering maternity leave.
At National Star we recognise that there are a range of factors outside of education that can have an impact on a learner’s life at college. National Star’s Emotional Wellbeing Service promotes good mental health and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), supporting learners in getting the most from their social, educational, and life skills programmes.
The role of the Behaviour Support Practitioner focuses on working with learners who present with emotional wellbeing support needs or distressed behaviour, supporting them in managing this through a variety of evidence-based interventions, with the ultimate aim of improving their quality of life.
With a good understanding for the functional analysis of behaviours and the consequent development of behaviour support plans, you will be working alongside support teams to develop their skills in delivering pro-active, person-centred approaches to working together with learners.
Multi-disciplinary working is essential as you will be working collaboratively with other health professionals, including Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists, delivering evidence-based interventions that are based on the holistic understanding of the learner’s needs. Part of your role will see you providing professional advice, training and information to colleagues, families and carers.
The role will require someone who is patient, caring and compassionate with excellent observational skills. You will not be fazed when asked to manage emotionally challenging situations, drawing upon your creativity and problem-solving skills. You will be expected to work autonomously, managing your own caseload.
For an informal discussion regarding this role, please call our recruitment team on 01242 504300 or visit our website for more information, including more about our Emotional Wellbeing Team.
To apply please click on the Apply Now button for further details.
