<p> Positive Behaviour Support Manager Person Specification Values Essential Desirable Demonstrated by Application Form Interview A commitment to and working understanding of the principles and √ √ values of PBS</p><p>A commitment to and working understanding of person centred √ √ practice</p><p>A commitment to empowerment for all people √ √</p><p>Skills Essential Desirable Application form Interview</p><p>Excellent people skills – able to work intuitively and sensitively with people we support and staff, with a high level √ √ of insight and positive relationship- building</p><p>Strong leadership skills – able to motivate, empower and support your team as well as staff across the organisation to work in line with our √ √ values and mission</p><p>April 2017 Person Spec.PBS Manager Experience of working with PBS and strong assessment, formulation, √ √ √ planning and implementation skills.</p><p>Strategic development and analytical skills – the ability to identify the necessary developments at individual, service and organisational √ √ level in order to support PBS philosophy and practice</p><p>Experience of working with people who are identified as presenting behaviours which pose risks or √ √ limitations to their quality of life</p><p>Excellent written, verbal and non- verbal communication skills – ability to communicate with individuals and √ √ √ groups at a level appropriate to the needs and learning styles of all</p><p>Report writing ability – the ability to produce reports to collate, manage and analyse information and make √ √ √ recommendations</p><p>Motivational and organisational skills – the ability to work independently √ √ and manage own workload</p><p>April 2017 Person Spec.PBS Manager Knowledge Essential Desirable Demonstrated by Application Form Interview Educated to degree level or equivalent √ √</p><p>A relevant professional qualification (i.e. PBS, health and social care, √ √ teaching) at level 4 or above</p><p>A relevant professional qualification at NVQ level 5 or above, and/or a specialist positive behaviour support √ √ or psychology qualification</p><p>Understanding of national guidance and legislation in relation to behaviour management and physical √ √ intervention</p><p>Understanding of local guidance and legislation in relation to behaviour management and physical √ √ intervention</p><p>An understanding of mental health, Autism Spectrum and learning disability, particularly in relation to √ √ people’s needs and impact on behaviour</p><p>April 2017 Person Spec.PBS Manager</p>