Behaviour Change Practitioner
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Behaviour Change Practitioner with safeguarding, case management and behavioural intervention experience to help adults and young people achieve lasting positive change through evidence-based programmes.
If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Counsellor, Domestic Abuse Prevention Worker, Offender Manager, Behaviour Change Facilitator, Perpetrator Programme Facilitator, Perpetrator Programme Facilitator, Talking Therapist, CBT Therapist, Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, Cognitive Behavioural Practitioner, Behaviour Change Specialist, Intervention Specialist
SALARY: £30,240 per annum (pro rata) + Benefits
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract to 13 th January 2027 (possible extension)
LOCATION: Hybrid working with both site-based and remote work covering the Kent Region
WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday, including one evening session
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Behaviour Change Practitioner to join a dedicated team helping individuals make meaningful and lasting changes to harmful behaviours.
As a Behaviour Change Practitioner you will deliver evidence-based one-to-one and group interventions using CBT and DBT-informed approaches, working closely with criminal justice, safeguarding and partner agencies to promote safer outcomes.
The successful Behaviour Change Practitioner will build positive relationships whilst maintaining professional boundaries, balancing empathy with accountability to support meaningful behavioural change.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Behaviour Change Practitioner include:
Conduct Assessments: Complete assessments, inductions and personalised intervention planning
Deliver Interventions: Facilitate CBT and DBT-informed one-to-one and group programmes across community and custodial settings
Support Behaviour Change: Encourage participants to recognise and address harmful attitudes and behaviours
Manage Caseloads: Maintain accurate records, reports and case documentation
Work with Partners: Liaise with police, probation, prisons, safeguarding services and other agencies
Contribute to Risk Management: Participate in MASH, MAPPA and other multi-agency processes where appropriate
Maintain Professional Standards: Attend clinical supervision, management supervision and ongoing professional development
Promote Positive Outcomes: Safely manage challenging situations whilst maintaining professional boundaries
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Essential
Previous experience working within safeguarding or risk management frameworks
Experience managing competing priorities and maintaining an organised workload
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to establish rapport while maintaining professional boundaries
Good administration, record-keeping and digital communication skills
Experience providing support both face-to-face and remotely
Desirable
Counselling, Psychology, Probation or a related qualification
Understanding or experience of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Experience contributing to MASH, MAPPA or similar meetings
Experience delivering interventions within criminal justice, social care or domestic abuse services
Understanding of the psychological and social factors associated with harmful behaviours
BENEFITS
Hybrid Working: Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Professional Development: Ongoing learning, reflective practice and supervision
Supportive Team: Collaborative and experienced multidisciplinary team
Meaningful Work: Opportunity to help create safer futures for individuals, families and communities
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
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JOB REF: AWDO-C14863
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