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 the client 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.

• listen, strive to understand and empathise with the client.
• support him to gain confidence in articulating his thoughts, feelings, needs and preferences.
• build a relationship with the client which enables him to feel comfortable and safe in your presence.
• support the clienton walks of his choice in the countryside around Bristol and surrounding counties, and occasional trips to shops, towns or other community facilities.
• support the clienton a 2:1 ratio in the community, working closely and collaboratively with experienced practitioners to ensure the client trips run smoothly and safely.
• support the clientin 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.
• work collaboratively with the client, his family, care team and other professionals, following his care plans to ensure he receives consistent care.
• reduce the client'sanxiety 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.
• 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 the client, those supporting him, and the public.
• drive the clientand his support practitioner to his activities and walks, or if you do not drive, to navigate on car journeys when needed.
• support the clientin planning and following routes on walks, using street maps, OS maps or the OS Maps app.
• help the client navigate social situations in the community, advocating and mediating as needed to support his understanding and inclusion.
• accompany the clienton his weekly one-mile jog if required.
• help the client navigate the social world by helping him understand what is going on around him.
• read important information before shifts and ensure important information is recorded and communicated across the team.
• protect the confidentiality and privacy of the clientand his family.
• attend training, supervision, occasional incident debriefing and when possible, team meetings, and use these constructively to improve the client'ssupport, as well as your own confidence and wellbeing.
• In the case of the client's 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 the client'ssupport.