About this job
Care home
Region
East Midlands
Salary
£27,000 + £3,000 car allowance
Type
Permanent - Full Time
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Position: Behaviour Support Practitioner
Location: Sutton in Ashfield?
Contract type: Full time
Rate: Up to £27,000 + £3,000 car allowance
Join us as our new Behaviour Support Practitioner
In this role, you’ll play a key role in supporting people who display behaviours of concern and the colleagues who care for them.
You’ll develop, deliver and evaluate training programmes from both psychological and physical perspectives.
You’ll also support our care home based colleagues to develop behaviour support plans, review behaviour records and role model effective management of behaviours of concern.
About Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care is one of the country’s leading nursing care providers for adults living with complex needs.
We have over 50 care homes across England that support adults living with complex mental health needs, dementia, neuro-disabilities and physical disabilities.
As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
About the role
As a Behaviour Support Practitioner with Exemplar Health Care, you’ll provide training and visit our homes, to offer effective behaviour support based on people’s identified needs.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your training, coaching and PBS skills to make a real difference.
No two days will be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
assisting in the development, delivery and evaluation of training programmes
supporting our care homes to organise and delivery training to ensure company targets are met
using excellent presentation skills to present a range of new and unfamiliar concepts to staff at all levels, managing varying levels of understanding
measuring and evaluating learning outcomes to include how learning is embedded in practice
supporting clinical teams in reducing the frequency, severity and impact of violence and the use of restrictive interventions
providing support to colleagues around managing behaviour during difficult times, such as when someone’s mental health is deteriorating
reviewing incident statistics and evaluating incident reports in individual homes, providing support and additional training where required.
Download the job description for a full list of responsibilities.
About you
Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
You’ll also:
have a level 2 health and social care qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline
be an excellent presenter, able to deliver information to people with varying understanding
have a caring and sensitive nature
have a keen eye for detail, able to spot areas for improvement
know how to treat people with compassion, dignity and respect
be an excellent team player
be able to communicate with a range of people, including those who use communication aids.
When you start, you’ll receive a full induction with support from our Advanced Behaviour Support Practitioners to learn all you need to know about the role.
What we offer
We offer great rewards and perks including:
excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
retail and lifestyle discounts
free DBS check
electric car salary sacrifice scheme
24/7 counselling and support
Blue Light Card eligibility.
How to apply
Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.
For an informal chat about joining us, please contact Callum on chughes@exemplarhc.com or call 07538 589181.
About Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation’s leading provider of complex care.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.
Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need. This means you’ll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.
Our care
The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.
Induction
Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.
Career development
Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.
Colleague wellbeing
Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.
Rewards and benefits
From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.
Colleague stories
From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.