Applied Behaviour Analyst

Role: Applied Behaviour Analyst
Location: York
Salary: £41,463 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time

Tripod Partners is seeking a dedicated and experienced Applied Behaviour Analyst to join the innovative team. This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking vision for a rehabilitative and restorative environment, transforming the lives of individuals in custody.

About the Role

In this psychology-based discipline, you will use principles of learning and behaviour to support individuals in making meaningful, measurable changes. This involves:

• Developing and implementing evidence-based interventions.
• Reducing challenging behaviours, such as violence, self-harm, or disruptive behaviours.
• Enabling prisoners to engage with the prison regime and unlock their potential.
• Working collaboratively with the psychology team to guide and support operational staff.

Your expertise will contribute to a safer, more supportive environment that empowers both staff and prisoners, aligning with the vision of restoration and rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and assess behavioural challenges and develop strategies to address them.
• Create support plans that enable positive behavioural changes.
• Train and upskill staff to implement these plans effectively.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care and management of complex behaviours.
• Support prisoners and staff in understanding the functionality of behaviour and its impact on rehabilitation.

Person Specification

• Qualifications:
• Registered and certified with UK-SBA or BCBA.
• MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis or Behaviour Analysis and Therapy.
• Completion of UK-SBA Supervision and Competence Standards (preferred).
• Experience:
• Relevant experience in custodial, secure, or challenging behaviour settings.
• Proven ability to develop support plans and work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Skills:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, with expertise in risk assessment and staff training.
• Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).

How to Apply

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