Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Hounslow

Permanent and full time

37.5 hours (Monday to Friday; 9am - 5pm. However, some flexibility is required. There may be the occasional need for evening/weekends for observations, but this would be very rare/one offs)

£35,365

Positions available: 2

Location: Across London - based in Balham/Ealing/Hybrid working and the other position is based in Hounslow

Benefits

A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop

25 days annual leave + bank holidays & enrolment onto a pension scheme

24-hour Employee Assistance

Paid Enhanced DBS

Eye care vouchers & Perkbox (employee benefits platform - for wellbeing and discounts)

Salary sacrifice schemes available: Travel to work loan, cycle to work scheme, gym membership & tech purchase

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our well established and supportive Specialist Support Team to make a real difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities.

Hounslow position: You'll work closely with eleven individuals in their own homes, supporting them to have fulfilling lives. This role is ideal for a passionate PBS Practitioner who values the chance to have a long-term impact by working with colleagues to develop their practice over time. There will be opportunities for development in specific areas of interest such as active support and trauma informed practice. This role is especially suited to those working towards their UKSBA competencies.

Across London position: We are looking for someone with experience in designing, implementing and embedding person centred assessment and intervention in line with Positive Behaviour Support approaches. Your energy, enthusiasm, drive for quality, excellent communication skills and track record of getting things done are needed. In return you will get a rewarding career opportunity in an organisation that prides itself on allowing people to live the life they want as well as being a highly regarded London provider.

We are looking for an experienced PBS Practitioner who can deliver compassionate, evidence-based support. If you are committed to improving quality of life and building skills we'd love to hear from you.

Duties will include:

Conducting functional behaviour assessments and analysing data to develop and implement PBS strategies

Supporting individuals at risk of exclusion or hospital admission through tailored support

Ensuring all assessments are person centred and accurately reflect risks and needs

Helping to deliver systems which monitor progress and outcomes

Delivering training and coaching to build PBS capacity within a team

Working in partnership with individuals, families and professionals

About you

To be a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, the following are essential:

You will hold a formal qualification in Positive Behaviour Support or related discipline e.g. BSc in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis, MA or MSc in Autism Studies, PBS Graduate Diploma, PBS BTEC Level 5 (Advanced Professional Diploma).

Sound understanding of the needs of individuals with learning disabilities and autism, including those with complex health and mental health needs.

Proven experience conducting functional behaviour assessments and implementing PBS strategies.

Competence in data analysis to inform behaviour support planning and monitor quality-of-life outcomes.

Ability to build and maintain respectful, trust-based relationships with individuals and families.