Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (PBS)

Northampton, Northamptonshire, EnglandNN2

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (PBS)

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: AC PBS South East – East Midlands & Lincs
Compensation: £35,000 / year

Location & Hours

We are looking for a PBS Practitioner in the South East – East Midlands & Lincs. This position is located in Northampton and is full-time, working 37.5 hours per week.

Join a Positive Behaviour Support Team that makes a real impact

The Positive Behaviour Support Team at Priory continues to grow. We are looking to recruit to increase our team of 32 PBS Practitioners working in the Adult Care team. We\’re seeking professionals who are skilled, empathetic, resilient, and driven by purpose to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our colleague retention within the team is high thanks to the versatility of our PBS roles and the supportive working environment we provide.

Our regional PBS teams work alongside wider teams with a commitment to the people we support, transforming lives by focusing on individual strengths, potential, and long-term success.

As part of the team, you\’ll work alongside compassionate professionals who bring out the best in others through evidence-based practices and person-centred care. We believe in continuous learning, and you’ll have access to ongoing training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a PBS practitioner to join our team in single and multi-site roles. We welcome applications from individuals with outstanding values and passion for supporting people to achieve outstanding outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate best practices in the implementation of PBS, working with individuals, colleagues, and key stakeholders, including families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop and implement PBS plans, including conducting Functional Behaviour Assessments as required.
• Lead the reduction of restrictive practices for individuals where appropriate.
• Collaborate with site leaders to develop and deliver person-centred risk management procedures.
• Conduct incident analysis and debrief sessions.
• Provide associated staff training and support development of colleagues.
• Provide peer support, including mentorship of trainee and newly recruited PBS practitioners.
• Attend and contribute to internal and external meetings as required.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards and statutory regulations.
• Complete mandatory and additional training relevant to the role as required.

What you\’ll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. The ideal candidate will hold a formal qualification in Positive Behaviour Support or a related field, with experience conducting behavioural assessments and developing effective interventions for individuals with challenging behaviours. They will have a background in supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism, a solid understanding of relevant legal frameworks, and the ability to work in demanding situations. Strong leadership, communication, and report-writing skills are essential, along with experience delivering PBS training and reducing restrictive practices. A full driver’s licence and access to a vehicle for business use are also required.

What we will give you in return

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes, such as gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses