PBS Practitioner: Autism & Learning Disabilities

Aspens Charities; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive paid training

Excellent career progression

Paid DBS check

Flexible work arrangements

Nest Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Staff discounts

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Aspens Charities in Royal Tunbridge Wells is seeking a compassionate PBS Practitioner to develop and implement person-centred, function-based interventions for autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities.

Reporting to a PBS Specialist, you will manage your own caseload, train staff, and collaborate with families and professionals to promote independence and meaningful activity across services.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic people and/or people with learning disabilities.
• Experience supporting people with complex needs and behaviours of concern.
• Experience completing functional assessments and developing function-based Positive Behaviour Support plans.
• Experience delivering specialist training.
• Knowledge of environmental strategies, skills building and reinforcement-based approaches.
• Understanding of the PBS framework and Person-Centred Active Support.
• A Level 3 or above teaching or training qualification.
• Active Support Coach training.
• Knowledge of Makaton or PECS.
• Experience designing bespoke training, delivering Active Support training, PBS quality audits or supporting team management.
• Knowledge of the STOMP programme.
• A valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support holistic assessments to understand behaviours of concern and identify their possible functions.
• Monitor and review Positive Behaviour Support plans, ensuring strategies remain effective and appropriate.
• Promote proactive and preventative approaches, replacement behaviours and skills development.
• Support the design and implementation of reactive strategies where appropriate.
• Coach and model good practice to help staff confidently implement recommended strategies.
• Deliver bespoke training and support staff to use appropriate communication systems.
• Work collaboratively with families, advocates, social workers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Complete Quality of Life assessments, helping people access meaningful activities and participate in their communities.
• Promote Person-Centred Active Support and help embed best practice across services.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers and support teams, including contributing to service improvement plans where needed.

Job description

Aspens Charities in Royal Tunbridge Wells is seeking a compassionate PBS Practitioner to develop and implement person-centred, function-based interventions for autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities.

Reporting to a PBS Specialist, you will manage your own caseload, train staff, and collaborate with families and professionals to promote independence and meaningful activity across services.