Positive Behaviour Support Manager
Person Specification
Values
Essential
A commitment to and working
understanding of the principles and
values of PBS
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A commitment to and working
understanding of person centred
practice
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A commitment to empowerment for
all people
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Skills
Essential
Excellent people skills – able to work
intuitively and sensitively with people
we support and staff, with a high level
of insight and positive relationshipbuilding
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Strong leadership skills – able to
motivate, empower and support your
team as well as staff across the
organisation to work in line with our
values and mission
April 2017 Person Spec.PBS Manager
Desirable
Demonstrated by
Application Form
Interview
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Desirable
Application form
Interview
Experience of working with PBS and
strong assessment, formulation,
planning and implementation skills.
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Strategic development and analytical
skills – the ability to identify the
necessary developments at
individual, service and organisational
level in order to support PBS
philosophy and practice
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Experience of working with people
who are identified as presenting
behaviours which pose risks or
limitations to their quality of life
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Excellent written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills – ability
to communicate with individuals and
groups at a level appropriate to the
needs and learning styles of all
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Report writing ability – the ability to
produce reports to collate, manage
and analyse information and make
recommendations
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Motivational and organisational skills
– the ability to work independently
and manage own workload
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Knowledge
Essential
Educated to degree level or
equivalent
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A relevant professional qualification
(i.e. PBS, health and social care,
teaching) at level 4 or above
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A relevant professional qualification
at NVQ level 5 or above, and/or a
specialist positive behaviour support
or psychology qualification
Understanding of national guidance
and legislation in relation to
behaviour management and physical
intervention
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Understanding of local guidance and
legislation in relation to behaviour
management and physical
intervention
An understanding of mental health,
Autism Spectrum and learning
disability, particularly in relation to
people’s needs and impact on
behaviour
April 2017 Person Spec.PBS Manager
Desirable
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Demonstrated by
Application Form
Interview
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