Lead PBS Practitioner - Autism & LD Support

Olive Recruit; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discount Scheme

Workplace Pension Scheme

Gym and Cycle to Work discounts

Health Cash Plan

Four wellness days per year

Extra holiday day on your birthday

Group Life Insurance

Group Critical Illness Cover

Income Protection Cover

Job summary

Leaf Complex Care is looking for an experienced PBS Practitioner to join our team in Bristol, supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities.

You will deliver person-centred PBS support, conduct assessments, develop and review PBSPs, and work with families and multidisciplinary teams.

This is a full-time, 12-month maternity cover role, 37.5 hours per week, with a positive benefits package including health plan and pension.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Positive Behaviour Support, Autism or Psychology.
• Experience working with individuals with autism and learning disabilities.
• Experience managing a PBS caseload and developing behaviour support plans.
• Confident working with families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of the people you support.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial clinical and functional behavioural assessments, identifying individual needs, risks and appropriate PBS interventions.
• Develop, implement and regularly review person-centred Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs), working collaboratively with individuals, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor the effectiveness of PBS interventions, analyse behavioural data and adapt approaches to improve outcomes and address emerging risks.
• Provide clinical guidance, tailored training and coaching to clinicians and colleagues, supporting the consistent implementation of PBS approaches.
• Visit supported settings to review the implementation of PBS plans, provide practical guidance and respond to changing needs or challenges.
• Manage and prioritise an allocated caseload, working closely with the Nominated Individual and wider multidisciplinary teams to support high‑impact packages and quality of care.

Job description

Leaf Complex Care is looking for an experienced PBS Practitioner to join our team in Bristol, supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities.

You will deliver person-centred PBS support, conduct assessments, develop and review PBSPs, and work with families and multidisciplinary teams.

This is a full-time, 12-month maternity cover role, 37.5 hours per week, with a positive benefits package including health plan and pension.