Behavioural Change Practitioner - (Berkshire) Hybrid
Job Role
We’re looking to recruit a Behavioural Change Practitioner to deliver specialist interventions to individuals demonstrating domestic abuse and/or stalking (or related) behaviours, on a one-to-one or group basis. Using models of behavioural change, you’ll work to reduce the risk of harm to others and support perpetrators to understand how to develop healthy, non-abusive behaviours.
We’ll need your ability to form and maintain constructive working relationships as you work alongside the police, substance misuse staff, survivor services and mental health staff to reduce and manage the risk of harm and risk of reoffending. You’ll work as part of a multi-agency team, jointly managing referrals from partnership agencies plus those who have self-referred.
Our successful candidate will ideally have knowledge and experience of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and/or Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), however, we’re mainly looking for relevant market experience and the ability to work with and influence participants with challenging behaviour and complex needs.
This is an excellent opportunity to promote positive change, the protection of victims and children, plus the development of pro-social behaviour through a multi-agency approach.
In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary of £30,240- £33,600 (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
- 2 Volunteer Days
- Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
- Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
- Annual salary review
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits
Interested? There’s an easy-to-apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 208282.
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Location: Thames Valley Hybrid
Contract: Fixed Term until 31 March 2025
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing date: 21 May 2024
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of participants, from the point of induction to completion
- Develop engagement plans and provide regular face-to-face and remote interventions
- Maintain accurate and timely records of all data, including attendance, risk and engagement and behavioural issues
- Maintain productive working relationships with participants, colleagues, and multi-agency staff
For the full job description, follow the link: Behavioural Change Practitioner
Skills and Experience
We are looking for someone with a good understanding of:
- Issues related to stalking, domestic abuse, and child protection
- Principles of case management and maintaining case management records
- Understanding of the principles of DBT & CBT
- Basic risk management principles
- The importance of multi-agency work
Additional Information
KSS CRC part of the Seetec Group is committed to combining our knowledge, skills and talents across the justice and social care sectors to deliver services that overcome the barriers that hold people back from living more fulfilled lives. Ultimately, our aim is to equip individuals with the necessary skills needed to desist from offending, successfully reintegrate into to their local communities and address barriers to work.
KSS CRC part of the Seetec Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.
You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec - KSS CRC support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in anyway. Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under” About us”
KSS CRC part of the Seetec Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.