HMP Millsike - Applied Behaviour Analyst

Mitie; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking an Applied Behaviour Analyst to support the vision at HMP Millsike. The role involves applying behaviour-analysis principles to reduce challenging behaviours and facilitate reintegration for prisoners. The ideal candidate will hold an MSc, be registered with a professional body, and have experience in a custodial environment. The position offers a salary of £41,463.

Qualifications

• Registered and certified with a recognised professional body.
• MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis or equivalent required.
• Experience in custodial or challenging behaviour environments is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Identify measurable goals and implement evidence‑based interventions.
• Analyse functional behaviour to reduce disruptive incidents.
• Co-create care plans and enable their implementation.

Skills

Behaviour analysis principles

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Training and upskilling staff

Education

MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis or Behaviour Analysis and Therapy

Registered and certified with a recognised professional body (UK-SBA or BCBA)

Job description

Applied Behaviour Analyst

Salary: £41,463

Overview

Mitie Care & Custody (C&C) is developing a restorative culture at HMP Millsike. This new role supports that vision by applying behaviour‑analysis principles to reduce challenging behaviours, support skill development and facilitate reintegration for prisoners.

Responsibilities

• Identify measurable goals and implement evidence‑based interventions for prisoners and staff.
• Analyse functional behaviour to reduce disruptive, violent or self‑harmful incidents.
• Collaborate with the psychology team to inform and support operational staff in managing complex behaviours.
• Co‑create care plans, train and upskill staff and enable implementation of those plans.

Qualifications

• Registered and certified with a recognised professional body (UK‑SBA or BCBA).
• MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis or Behaviour Analysis and Therapy.
• Completion of UK‑SBA Supervision and Competence Standards preferred.
• CPD required to maintain certification throughout employment.

Experience

Relevant experience working in a custodial, secure or challenging‑behaviour environment is required. Experience developing support plans to encourage positive behaviour within multidisciplinary teams is preferred.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mitie Care & Custody welcomes applications from a wide range of backgrounds, including veterans, career‑transition candidates, and those with social‑care or learning‑environment experience.