PBS Practitioner: Positive Behaviour Support Specialist

Optimo Care Group; London Borough of Newham, Ilford; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training via Optimo Learning Academy

Career progression

Supportive team

EAP

Reward Gateway

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

Spectra Care LTD is seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to cover Newham and Ilford, London. The role focuses on enhancing quality of life through behavioural strategies and collaborative planning.

You will train and mentor support workers, liaise with families and external professionals, and lead in data collection and service improvement while upholding safeguarding and data protection standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in PBS, psychology, education, or health & social care.
• Accredited by UK-SBA or BCBA (essential).
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Conduct descriptive functional behaviour assessments to understand the reasons behind behaviours of concern.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs) tailored to individual needs.
• Lead on the reduction and monitoring of restrictive practices in line with the RRNs.
• Design and implement data collection systems to evaluate and measure behavioural interventions.
• Provide structured coaching, guidance, and feedback to support staff and promote PBS strategies.
• Support services in aligning practice with person-centred values and promote inclusion.
• Deliver training on PBS, Active Support, and related topics to support staff.
• Facilitate regular cascade and team meetings to review progress and reinforce good practice.
• Contribute to service planning, risk assessments and multidisciplinary discussions.

Skills

PBS experience

Health & social care exp

Communication skills

Teamwork

Inclusion values

Driving licence

Education

MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis / PBS

UK-SBA or BCBA accreditation

Job description

Spectra Care LTD is seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to cover Newham and Ilford, London. The role focuses on enhancing quality of life through behavioural strategies and collaborative planning.

You will train and mentor support workers, liaise with families and external professionals, and lead in data collection and service improvement while upholding safeguarding and data protection standards.