Behaviour Assistant Band 5

Direct Medics is a leading healthcare recruitment specialist recruiting Allied Health Professionals of all bands and specialties for long and short-term locum roles throughout the UK.

As a registered supplier to the Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Trust Framework, Direct Medics are working with qualified Psychologists & Behavioural Therapists throughout the UK & Ireland to help them find new and exciting opportunities here in Northern Ireland.

As such, we are now recruiting a team of Behavioural Assistants working with severe learning disability and autism, to manage behavioural challenge and in implementing Behaviour Support Plans. This is a Locum role based in an acute hospital setting and will require hands on personal care and day/night duty (Full time hrs - 37.5 hrs per week). The duration of the post will be 2-6 months (temporary) and full shift cover is required (8am-8pm/8pm/8am).

Due to the nature of this post you will be required to be in possession of a satisfactory enhanced Access NI disclosure and Fit to Work certificate, which Direct Medics will supply for you free of charge. Salary starting from £16.28 to £29.06 per hour.

Requirements

Essential:

· Degree in Psychology or equivalent

· Have at least 1000 hours paid experience in supporting individuals with learning difficulties & challenging behaviour.

· Full Current Driving License

· Right to Work in the UK

Desirable Criteria:

· PBS Training

· Safety Intervention Training (However this can be supplied through Direct Medics own Trainers if required)

Benefits

• Free Safety Intervention Training Provided (MAPA)

• FREE Mandatory Training Including MH and BLS*

• FREE Fitness to Work certificate / Occupational Health Clearance

• FREE Enhanced Criminal Records Check

• FREE Uniform • FREE Online Training

• Relocation Assistance for all candidates

• Accommodation Allowance is available to applicants*

• Up to £1000 –for each referral who successfully registers and works with Direct Medics!*

• Mileage paid at Trust rates • Dedicated Consultant to help develop both you & your career

T&C's apply*