Behaviour Support Practitioner

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2025 – now 6 years in a row!
To join the Clinical team to provide support to the regional team’s delivery of Positive Behaviour Support through practice leadership and the development of team skills and knowledge. Ensure support teams are focused on enhancing the quality of life of people we support by working alongside colleagues in reducing or eliminating the use of restrictive practices
Candidates will need to live in the Wales as travel will be required to Cardiff, Swansea Bridgend and Blaenau Gwent.
The hours of work are 30 hours a week with some flexibility on days. The full-time salary is £29,115 pro-rata salary of £23,292.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft teams on the 18th March.
This vacancy may close earlier than advertised if application levels are high.
About the role
Your main duties will include:
* Provide and model good practice support in the delivery of behaviour support plans.
* Support the development of individual team members skills sets in the interpretation of Behaviour Support Plans and the review process.
* Contribute to the service set up of new support as prioritised within the region.
* Contribute to Functional Behaviour Assessments and implement Behaviour Support Plans in collaboration with support teams, and families as appropriate.
About you
The successful applicant will have:
* Have significant experience in directly supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism who have complex needs
* Able to represent people we support, teams and the organisation well at professional meetings
* Confident and knowledgeable in taking a lead role in supporting people and guiding others through difficult situations
* Knowledge of assessment tools and positive support processes including how to implement a behaviour support plan
The rewards
* Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
* Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
* We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Qualification scheme
* Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'
* Discounted health and dental cover
* Life Assurance
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Season Ticket Loan
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
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