At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults and young people in making meaningful behavioural changes through interventions.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to creating safer futures for individuals and communities.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, professional development, and a collaborative environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for ongoing learning and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in safeguarding, risk management, and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30240 - 30240 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity for a Behaviour Change Practitioner with experience of behavioural interventions, safeguarding, case management and multi‑agency working to support lasting positive change in adults and young people.
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, 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 13th January 2027 (possible extension)
LOCATION: Hybrid working with both site‑based and remote work covering the Sussex 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 support adults and young people in making meaningful and lasting behavioural change. As a Behaviour Change Practitioner you will deliver CBT and DBT‑informed interventions through one‑to‑one and group sessions while working closely with police, probation, prisons and safeguarding partners. The Behaviour Change Practitioner will assess risk, encourage accountability, maintain professional boundaries and help participants develop safer, healthier patterns of behaviour.
Duties:
- 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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