Why this role could be right for you:At Dignus Group, we are committed to enabling people to live meaningful and fulfilling lives through person-centred support, positive relationships and a focus on what matters to each individual.We provide specialist residential care and supported living services for people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex support requirements.As a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Coordinator, you'll play an important role in helping to embed Positive Behaviour Support across our services, working alongside our PBS Practitioner and PBS Lead to improve the quality of life of the people we support.This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in social care who is passionate about Positive Behaviour Support and looking to develop specialist knowledge and skills. You'll receive mentoring, supervision and ongoing development, giving you a clear pathway towards becoming a PBS Practitioner.If you're passionate about improving lives, supporting colleagues and promoting person-centred, proactive approaches to behaviour support, this could be the perfect next step in your career.What we offer:31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidaysAdditional annual leave at key career milestonesBenenden Health plan for added peace of mind£500 employee referral schemeCompany pension to support your futureEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) wellbeing supportLife assurance at 2x annual salaryBlue Light Card access with discounts on retail, travel and leisurePaid training and access to recognised qualificationsFully funded PROACT-SCIPr UK Instructor training and ongoing development in Positive Behaviour SupportClear development pathways and opportunities to progress within the organisationWhat the role involves:As a PBS Coordinator, you'll work closely with the PBS Practitioner, operational teams and the people we support to help embed Positive Behaviour Support into everyday practice.This includes:Supporting the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support approaches across our servicesAssisting with the development, review and monitoring of person-centred PBS plansHelping teams consistently implement proactive and preventative support strategiesConducting observations of support environments and day-to-day practiceGathering information to support Functional Behaviour AssessmentsCollecting and analysing behavioural data to identify patterns and trendsMaintaining accurate records, reports and PBS documentationProviding on-the-job coaching to Support Workers and Team LeadersSupporting the delivery of PBS awareness sessions and workshopsEncouraging reflective practice and learning following incidentsSupporting managers to embed person-centred and Active Support approachesParticipating in PBS audits, practice observations and quality monitoring activitiesReviewing behavioural incidents and supporting action plans to improve outcomesChampioning least restrictive approaches and promoting positive alternativesBuilding positive relationships with individuals, families, advocates and multidisciplinary professionalsSupporting service reviews, transitions and quality-of-life planningProducing summary reports and escalating risks or emerging concerns where appropriateWorking pattern:This is a mobile role requiring regular travel across Dignus services.You'll work alongside operational teams, providing practical, hands-on support within services while also spending time observing practice, analysing data, coaching colleagues and contributing to service improvement.A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.What we're looking for:We welcome applications from experienced Support Workers, Senior Support Workers, Team Leaders or Assistant Managers who are passionate about Positive Behaviour Support and looking to develop a specialist career.You may be a great fit if you have:Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs or complex behavioursA strong understanding of person-centred care and positive outcomesExperience working within residential care, supported living or specialist servicesGood knowledge of safeguarding and the Mental Capacity ActAn understanding of Positive Behaviour Support principlesExperience maintaining accurate records and support documentationStrong communication and relationship-building skillsThe ability to coach, encourage and positively influence othersGood organisational, IT and data recording skillsA professional, empathetic and solution-focused approachThe ability to work independently across multiple servicesLevel 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Dignus servicesExperience delivering training or mentoring colleagues, supporting people with forensic, autism or complex behavioural needs, or knowledge of restrictive practice reduction frameworks would be advantageous.We welcome everyoneDignus Group is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and can offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace.
