Positive Behaviour Practitioner

RJS Resourcing Ltd; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adult social care provider seeks a motivated Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Lead to enhance services for adults with autism and learning disabilities. This leadership role involves developing behaviour support plans, mentoring staff, and driving meaningful change in a progressive organization, with opportunities for ongoing career development.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Pension contribution scheme

Loyalty rewards

Casual dress code

Regular team events

Ongoing support from senior leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a behaviour support or PBS leadership role.
• Confident designing individualised behaviour support plans.
• Experience in adult care settings with autism and learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement person-centred behaviour support plans.
• Provide mentoring and supervision to support staff.
• Lead behavioural risk assessments and training across teams.

Skills

Behaviour support

Leadership

Coaching

Clinical supervision

Person-centred planning

Education

Recognised qualification in PBS, ABA, or a related field

LDQ or LDF qualification

Higher education qualification in a relevant area

Job description

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Lead – Adult LD & Autism | £30,000 – £35,000 | Greater Manchester

Are you an experienced behaviour support professional ready to take on a leadership role in a forward-thinking adult social care provider? We're looking for a PBS Lead to drive positive change across services supporting adults with autism, learning disabilities, and behaviours that challenge in Greater Manchester.

Package

• Salary between £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience

• Initial 12-month contract with potential to go permanent

• Performance-based bonus, loyalty rewards, and referral scheme

• Casual dress code and regular team events

• Monday to Friday hours – no weekend shifts

• Pension contribution scheme

• Ongoing support from senior leadership and clinical supervision if needed

• Meaningful career development within a progressive organisation

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement proactive, person-centred behaviour support plans

• Offer clinical input and case oversight across multiple services

• Provide hands-on guidance, mentoring, and supervision to support staff

• Collaborate with operational leads to embed PBS in everyday practice

• Lead behavioural risk assessments and adapt strategies as needed

• Train and model effective PBS approaches across teams

• Contribute to service planning, audits, and external reviews

• Promote continuous learning and reflective practice at all levels

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a behaviour support or PBS leadership role

• Recognised qualification in PBS, ABA, or a related field

• Confident designing and adapting individualised behaviour support plans

• Experience in adult care settings, specifically with autism and learning disabilities

• Ability to coach and influence teams across various services

• Hold an LDQ or LDF qualification

• Full UK driving licence

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

Desirable

• Higher education qualification in a relevant area

• Background working across supported living and residential services

• Experience contributing to improved inspection outcomes

• Skilled in delivering training and clinical supervision

• A collaborative mindset and commitment to ethical, inclusive support

• Proactive, compassionate, and solutions-focused approach

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If you're passionate about using PBS to create meaningful outcomes and ready to lead with purpose, send your CV today for immediate consideration.