Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (Bank)

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.

Location

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.