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BISnet provides support to families of children and young people with Neuro-diversity and conditions such as Autism, ADHD/ADD and learning difficulties. As well as working with the children and young people themselves
BIS-Net offers a wide range of services, including:
- Training services for parents and carers
- Relationship Development Intervention (RDI®) consultation
- Family Therapy service
- Community Support
We are looking to recruit a Personable, imaginative, enthusiastic and motivated new lead for the service to continue the much valued work and to take it forward.
MAIN PURPOSE:
- To manage the Bisnet service and to support and line manage Bisnet mentors
- To increase the confidence and ability of individuals who are neurodiverse to be more independent and socially active
- To reduce the sense of isolation and lack of support experienced by parents and carers who support individuals who are neurodiverse
- Work with families offering a range of behaviour support strategies, so that neurodiverse children, young people and adults are better prepared for more independent, socially active and fulfilled lives both at home and in the community
- Work with organisations to develop a wider understanding of distressed, unsafe or high risk behaviours
- Offer training and support to parents, carers, professionals on how to support distressing, unsafe or high risk behaviours
- Market Bisnet services as widely as possible, updating and monitoring a range of social media platforms.
ABOUT YOU:
· Certified in a behaviour or developmental process such as PBS, RDI, SCERTS or equivalent
· Certified in therapeutic process such as CBT, narrative therapy or equivalent
· Knowledge of a range of disabilities and related issues and approaches
· Experience of working with people with unsafe, distressed and high risk behaviours
· Able to deliver training to a group of people with confidence
· Resilient and able to remain calm under pressure
· Belief in the person’s right to be at the centre of their life and their provision
OUR VALUES:
Our values are our foundation beliefs and create a culture within CEDA which say how we want our employees to act:
· Person centred ethos – always listening to the user and supporting them to create a life that suits them
· Treating everyone with dignity and respect – regardless of each person’s background, disabilities, difficulties and personal preferences
· Empowering people – supporting people to identify, set and achieve personal goals
· A diverse range of experiences and activities – to bring new experiences to people’s lives
· Can do attitude - finding creative solutions in difficult situations
· Friendships – being friendly, approachable and interested
WHAT WE OFFER:
Training: We will give you a full induction, time to work through essential training as well as training to develop your skills and encourage you to progress in your role.
Support: A supportive place to work, regular supervision, a development plan and availability to listen to you
A positive working environment: We believe in working in a positive way and recognising the achievements of our team. We seek feedback from our team and respond to their opinions and suggestions to help us grow and develop as an organisation
Flexibility: There is the potential to cover some of the work remotely and hours can be flexible to meet the needs of the individuals and families accessing the service
Extras: Birthdays off, discounts at many shops, restaurants and online retailers, cycle scheme, extra annual leave allowances for long service, bank holidays off, pension, option for a work-phone, opportunities for additional work and to work across different services
Please note:
The salary range is dependent on experience and qualifications
We welcome applications from, and actively seek to recruit disabled people and are a disability confident employer.
All applicants are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent