Positive Behaviour Support Lead – ROC Group

Position: Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Lead
Reporting To: CEO of ROC Group
Hours: 40 hours/week; flexible within 9:00-5:00, aligned to group needs
Location: Hope House, Newton Aycliffe, with travel required within Northeast-based settings

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum

About ROC Group
ROC Group provides comprehensive care and support to children, young people, and families, offering services such as children’s homes, supported accommodation, and personal care for children with disabilities.

Recognised as CQC Outstanding for four consecutive inspections and awarded National Care Employer of the Year 2022, ROC Group is committed to quality, with a mission to enhance the lives of those it supports and its staff.

Key Services:

• ROC Home: Ofsted-rated “Good” children’s homes
• ROC Transitions: Registered supported accommodation for 16-18-year-olds
• ROC Support: CQC Outstanding personal care for children with disabilities
• ROC Family Time: Supervised family interactions
• ROC Housing Management: Housing management support
• ROC Solid (Sister Charity): Accommodation for those at risk of homelessness

Main Purpose
The PBS Lead will spearhead the development, implementation, and oversight of Positive Behaviour Support practices across ROC services.

Responsibilities include conducting Functional Assessments, contributing to Behaviour Support Plans, and promoting a therapeutic PBS ethos.

This role focuses on enhancing the quality of life for children and teams while aligning with the group's business goals: improving life quality and changing lives.

The PBS Lead will join the Senior Leadership Team and self-manage their schedule to meet service needs.

Principal Responsibilities

Support for Children and Young People

• Foster environments that improve quality of life and build positive futures
• Conduct Functional Assessments and develop PBS plans
• Monitor and report the impact of PBS plans on children and teams

Training and Team Support

• Train staff in Active Support and PBS implementation
• Coach and assess teams’ PBS competency
• Deliver and facilitate training, including PBM (certification provided)
• Provide therapeutic guidance and participate in debriefs

Leadership and Management

• Offer leadership and mentorship to ensure high standards in childcare
• Uphold ROC Group’s philosophy and ensure best practices
• Implement policies and guide the team on proper procedure adherence

Health & Safety

• Implement and monitor Health & Safety policies
• Conduct risk assessments, fire drills, and ensure incident reporting

Requirements

• Qualifications: BCBA certification or Level 7 in Leading Organisations in PBS
• Experience: Proven leadership, staff supervision, and application of behaviour analysis principles
• Skills: Strong communication, analytical abilities, and team motivation

Conditions

• 6-month probation; 3 months’ notice post-probation
• NEST pension contribution (4%)
• Mileage reimbursement for business travel

This role, primarily operational across services in Co Durham and Tyne & Wear, requires an active commitment to the welfare of children and young people and is subject to extensive background checks, including DBS disclosure.

ROC Group is dedicated to equality and safeguarding, expecting all team members to uphold these standards.