Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Manager

• Role: Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Manager
• Head office: Thame, Oxfordshire
• Working arrangements: Flexible, with travel to Thame, our support locations in England and Scotland, and working from home
• Salary: £45,000
• Hours: 37.5 per week
• Professional growth: access to relevant PBS and PROACT SCIP qualifications and ongoing development

Make a real impact every day

At Affinity Trust, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is all about supporting people to live life on their own terms. We understand that every action tells a story, and we provide the right tools and environment to help each person express themselves in their unique way.

As our PBS Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that everyone receives the support they need. Using your leadership skills and expertise, you will help us to create a culture where every voice is heard, valued, and supported in a way that makes sense to them.

What will I do?

• Lead, coach and develop a small team of dedicated PBS practitioners and a psychologist ensuring their work aligns with best practices and Affinity Trust standards of quality
• Empower teams with guidance and tools to develop and refine approaches that respect the choices and unique voices of the people we support
• Design and deliver high quality PROACT SCIP and PBS training to build confidence and capability within the team
• Continuously evolve our approach by evaluating the impact of training, using data and best practices to drive meaningful improvements
• Advocate for inclusivity in everything we do, every day.

What do I need to demonstrate in my application?

• A relevant qualification or accredited training in Positive Behaviour Support or Behaviour Analysis at diploma or degree level.
• Willingness to complete a qualification in Positive Behaviour Support and PROACT SCIP instructor training
• Proven experience in Positive Behavioural Support, with a passion for putting people at the forefront of what we do
• Strong leadership skills, particularly in coaching, mentoring and developing people.
• Knowledge of evidence-based approaches to providing support that is not restrictive
• Ability to analyse data and use it to inform practice and decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.

What other benefits will I have?

We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:

• Blue light card we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants
• Simply Health - Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and access to many more health benefits.
• Vivup spread the cost of home and electronics items, or a bike to cycle to work through fixed salary reductions throughout the year.
• Buy and sell annual leave transfer windows open twice a year.
• Pension and Life Assurance you ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.

Ready to make a real impact? Join our team where every person s voice is heard, respected and valued? Apply today and be part of something special!