Lifeways Group
Specialist Support Trainer (PBS)
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Specialist Support Trainer – Lifeways Group
Lifeways Group, one of the UK’s largest providers of specialist support services for people with diverse and often complex needs, is on a revolutionary journey to become the Care Provider of Choice. We are currently undergoing a significant transformation, focused on enhancing our processes, technology, and ways of working to empower our teams and deliver the best possible care.
As a Specialist Support Trainer, you will be integral to this transformation, helping to equipping our staff with the skills and knowledge they need to excel.
As a Specialist Trainer, you will be expected to deliver a wide range of specialist learning opportunities, supporting new staff at induction through to refreshing the knowledge and skills of existing staff in areas such as:
- Positive behaviour support
- Physical intervention training (adhering to Restraint Reduction Network Training Standards)
- Person-specific conditions (e.g., Autism, Acquired Brain Injury, Mental Health)
This role thrives on driving those with a passion for delivering great coaching and training. Lifeways invests in your professional development and offers specialist training qualifications, enabling you to become a Training Lead in key areas like:
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- Autism
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Mental Health
You will work in partnership with operational Practitioners to identify training needs and design relevant solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Motivating and inspiring learners to achieve and develop their knowledge and skills.
- Planning and delivering effective learning activities for diverse groups in a safe and inclusive environment.
- Promoting varied learning approaches tailored to learners’ and organisation’s needs.
- Demonstrating a deep understanding of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and least restrictive practices.
- Supporting learners with specific needs, overcoming barriers, and adapting approaches creatively.
- Encouraging learners to take shared responsibility for their growth, setting challenging personal goals.
- Providing constructive, timely feedback to learners and Operational Managers.
Essential Experience, Skills & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- 2 years’ continuous employment in a support or care role within healthcare, social care, or education.
- Awareness of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) principles, theoretical approaches, and effective implementation strategies.
- Experience in delivering training solutions, coaching, facilitating, or teaching in a social care or education environment.
- A positive, resilient, and dynamic approach with excellent training delivery and presentation skills.
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Investment & Professional Development
Lifeways is committed to your growth as a Specialist Trainer. We support candidates meeting the minimum criteria towards:
- Training the Trainer programmes in Physical Intervention Systems (e.g., NAPPI, PROACT-SCIPr-UK®).
- Accredited training qualifications (e.g., Level 3 Award in Education and Training - QCF equivalent).
- Immediate Life Support certification (via current Emergency First Aid at Work, or willingness to achieve this promptly).
Soft Skills & Confidentiality
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with professionalism.
Note: All essential criteria must be met for shortlisting. Applicants are required to evidence these in their application. Shortlisting will be based on the criteria detailed above.
About the Benefits
At Lifeways, we value our colleagues and offer continued skill development through training and support. Our expansion presents real opportunities for career growth.
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