Behaviour Analyst / Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

JOB CATEGORY Children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities, autism, and/or other unique needs

LOCATION Community and hybrid working, UK

SALARY A competitive salary, dependant on experience and qualifications.

ABOUT PSG We have a long and proud history of transforming the lives of children, young people and adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health difficulties. We are the largest provider of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) commissioned by the NHS. Our goal is to give individuals, their parents/carers, and network of professionals the knowledge, skills, and motivation they need to provide the best possible support and to increase their quality of life in sustainable and long-lasting ways.

PSG VALUES

• Passionate – To be fully committed to the work that we do and take a vested interest in the successes of our clients and the company.
• Authentic – To be our honest, true, and best selves at work.
• Courageous – To push through discomfort and adversity to realise our values and cultivate courageous cultures in our workplace and networks.
• Collaborative – To share our ambitions and achieve them together.
• Trustworthy – To be arbiters of the truth, modelling integrity and applying our expertise effectively.

ABOUT THE ROLE The Behaviour Analyst / PBS Practitioner is responsible for managing a caseload of complex clients, delivering assessments and interventions that lead to positive changes for the individual, their families, and wider support networks. This will require flexibility in approach and delivery across a variety of settings—including schools, hospitals, community environments, and supported living services. The role demands a solution-focused, values-led mindset with the resilience to navigate complex situations.

To be successful in this role, employees will:

• Have a high degree of empathy and a strong value-base.
• Communicate calmly and effectively in situations which may be emotionally or physically challenging.
• Collaboratively engage a client and their network in the process of our support and identify quality of life goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remove barriers impacting an individual’s quality of life.
• Undertake functional behaviour assessments (FBA) and/or practical functional assessments to develop formulations for clients.
• Write high-quality FBA reports and present findings to clients, their families/carers and network.
• Plan interventions based on FBA report findings.
• Apply Behaviour Analysis and PBS principles and technologies to develop effective, function-based interventions and behaviour support plans (BSP).
• Collect data and analyse progress towards identified goals.
• Train mediators in interventions outlined in the client’s BSP.
• Inspire networks to actively commit to client support.
• Participate in CeTR panels, contributing clinical insights on risk and care planning.
• Deliver internal and external training on a range of clinical best-practice topics.
• Hold accountability for ensuring clients and mediators are aligned with the agreed intervention plan, devising solutions to any barriers.
• Follow all policy and procedures in relation to safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management.
• Maintain the highest standards of record keeping including electronic data entry and recording through professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice, data security requirements and GDPR principles.
• Hold up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies, and issues in relation to both the specific client group, Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support.
• Adhere at all times to PSG safeguarding policies, procedures, and codes of conduct, and act in the best interests of children and young people.
• Maintain a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, including recognising, responding to, and escalating concerns in line with organisational procedures.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

Qualifications: Behaviour Analysts must be in good standing with the UKSBA(cert). PBS Practitioners must have Masters in Positive Behaviour Support or accredited qualification (BTEC Level 5 in PBS) and registered with UK-SBA as a practicing member or eligible to be.

Experience: Working with children, young people and/or adults with learning disabilities, autism, and/or mental health difficulties. Managing own caseload of clients with complex needs. Conducting FBAs and developing function based BSPs. Planning and implementing evidence-based programmes to achieve positive outcomes for clients. Developing, implementing, and overseeing data collection systems to monitor client progress towards their goals. Training others in behaviour support techniques. Report writing and sharing with key stakeholders (e.g., client, mediators, and network).

BENEFITS

• A competitive salary, dependant on experience and qualifications.
• 23 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, increasing every year up to 28 days.
• Your birthday off.
• Physical and mental well-being support.
• Seasonal benefits and staff socials.
• Hybrid working and flexibility.
• Comprehensive clinical supervision package through on-going individual and group supervision, and monthly company-wide learning lunches.
• Company culture that supports you with professional development through performance management and appraisals.
• Multiple and varied learning and development opportunities, including a personal budget for continuing education and BACB and UK-SBA renewal fees.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Weekly Wellbeing Hour.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Enhanced Maternity pay.
• Referral bonus.
• Training including PROACT-SCIP.