Behaviour Support Advisor (Maternity Cover)

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension contributions

Annual leave

Childcare vouchers

Retailer discounts

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is recruiting a full-time Behaviour Support Advisor to cover maternity leave at our Aberdeen complex needs service. Base is the Stoneywood complex needs service, with travel across the North of Scotland and possible overnight stays.

You will work within the Positive Behaviour Support Team to support individuals with learning disabilities or autism. You will develop behaviour support plans, deliver training to staff and collaborate with operational teams to

Qualifications

• Experience with people who have learning disabilities or autism.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage your own workload.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• Willingness to travel across the North of Scotland and undertake overnight stays.
• Ability to develop learning materials and deliver staff training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out behavioural assessments to improve quality of life for individuals.
• Develop comprehensive, person-centred Behaviour Support Plans and support staff development.
• Plan, implement and evaluate behavioural interventions for individuals with challenging behaviours.
• Deliver service-specific training and create learning materials for staff teams.
• Monitor progress and produce evaluation reports with graphical data.

Skills

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Presentation delivery

Workload prioritisation

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Would you like a fantastic new career in health and social care?

Why not start your day hoping to make a difference and end your day knowing you did.

Here at The Richmond Fellowship Scotland we make a real difference in supporting people with their everyday lives. As an organisation, we support over 2,500 individuals with a variety of needs, some may have a physical/learning disability, autism, mental health issue, some with limited verbal communication and some with behaviours of concern. A number of people we support require assistance with moving and handling.

We are looking to recruit a full-time Behaviour Support Advisor to cover maternity leave in our complex needs service in Aberdeen. You will be part of the Positive Behaviour Support Team. Your base will be the Stoneywood complex needs service in Aberdeen, and you will work across the region. You will be expected to travel to Glasgow on a regular basis for National team meetings and Continuous Professional Development. The Behaviour Support Advisor role is a key support function, providing guidance and support in managing the challenges faced in a complex service environment.

Please note, this is a fixed term maternity cover post for 12 months.

If you have experience of working with a range of people who present with behaviours of concern and have experience of managing services for people with learning disabilities or autism this could be the opportunity for you.

You will spend time in services and with staff teams that are supporting individuals with behaviours of concern and carry out behavioural assessments with the aim of improving quality of life. You will develop comprehensive, person-centred, Behaviour Support Plans and support the skill development of staff and management.

Working closely with the Regional PBS Manager you will plan, implement and evaluate behavioural interventions for individuals who present with behavioural challenges but also work closely with operational staff at all levels.

You will be confident in delivering presentations using a range of formats including PowerPoint, and will help develop learning materials for staff teams, delivering service specific training throughout our services.

You will assist in monitoring and reviewing progress, measuring against original objectives for behavioural input, including producing evaluation reports with graphic data.

There is 1 full time post available (35 hours per week). Though your base is in Aberdeen, there is the requirement to be flexible to travel and work away from your original base across the North of Scotland, which can include overnight stays when required. Travel and subsistence payments will be made. Please note, a hybrid option of working may also be considered for candidates living outwith the Aberdeenshire/Aberdeen locality.

Previous experience of working with people with learning disabilities and complex needs, the ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative, the ability to plan, prioritise and manage your own workload and the ability to work closely with a range of staff are required for this role.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a change in your life and in that of the people we support. The work can be challenging, but as well as a competitive salary, enhanced pension contributions and annual leave, childcare vouchers and discounts at over 850 online and high street retailers, we can offer you a rewarding and satisfying role in your local community.

Closing date

Tuesday 22nd September 2026 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point)

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status or sexual orientation. Our aim is to welcome everyone and build inclusive teams.

We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.