Positive behaviour support training for managers of a learning disabilities social care provider

Abstract

Managers of a learning disabilities care provider were trained in specific areas, as identified from self-assessment against the PBS Competence Framework (2015). Training the managers led to increased use of the principles of Active Support. It was reported that this in turn led to increased engagement and participation in activities of daily living for the service users. The managers assessed themselves as having made improvements in competencies on the PBS Competence Framework following the training. We therefore conclude that this method of training managers is a worthwhile supplement to training direct support workers in basic awareness of understanding behaviour / PBS. However, we believe that it was necessary that the provider was able to commit to making changes and doing the agreed tasks, and that all managers, including the director, attended all sessions to ensure that the agreed changes were implemented.