Positive Behaviour Support Lead

Autism East Midlands; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational sick pay

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33

Extensive induction with autism</br>

Paid job-related qualifications during

Free initial DBS Check

Employer pension scheme

Friendly and supportive work</br> env

Access to the Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption

Job summary

Autism East Midlands is looking for a Positive Behavior Support Lead to join our adults team. Based at our Nottingham office, you will assess individuals, design and implement PBS plans, and travel to settings across the East Midlands and South Yorkshire to deliver support.

You will work with families and multidisciplinary colleagues to monitor progress, write reports, provide staff training, and promote less restrictive practices while upholding person-centred approaches.

Qualifications

• Must have PBS qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in positive behaviour support or similar role.
• Knowledge of behaviour analysis and intervention strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to understand needs, strengths and challenges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design interventions.
• Train and mentor staff on PBS principles and techniques.
• Monitor effectiveness of PBS plans and adjust as needed.
• Stay updated on best practices and emerging trends in PBS.
• Use data to write reports informing further support.
• Promote reduction of restrictive practices across the organisation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Behaviour analysis

Intervention design

Report writing

Education

PBS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Positive Behavior Support Lead

Location: Nottingham based office, Requirement to travel to Nottingham, Worksop, Mansfield, Retford and surrounding areas. Adults team

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: £35,291.03 per annum

About The PBS Team

Our PBS team currently consists of a PBS Team Leader and five Positive Behavior Support Leads and we have an exciting opportunity to expand the team. The team works alongside the operational team to deliver the best approaches and outcomes across both our adult and children’s services.

At Autism East Midlands, we adopt a person-centred, evidence-based approach aligned with the PBS Competency Framework and current best practices. Our focus is on collaborating with the individuals we support to enhance their quality of life and minimise the restrictions they encounter. We do this through a process of functional assessment, data analysis and report writing, direct support, service visits, observation, skill-teaching and collaborative working.

We are committed to adopting a supportive and inclusive environment for individuals with diverse needs. Our goal is to empower individuals through Positive Behaviour Support, enabling them to thrive both personally and socially. Join our dynamic team and help us make a difference!

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Positive Behavior Support Lead to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will work closely with individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement positive behaviour support plans that enhance quality of life and reduce restrictive practices. This role requires you to be able to drive and visit our settings within the east midlands and South Yorkshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to understand the individual’s needs, strengths, and challenges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess and analyse behaviours and design effective interventions.
• Train and mentor staff on positive behaviour support principles and techniques.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of positive behaviour support plans, making adjustments as needed.
• Stay updated on best practices and emerging trends in positive behaviour support.
• Use data to create and write reports that can be used to inform further interventions or support.
• Promoting the reduction of restrictive practices across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant qualification in PBS or similar.
• Proven experience in positive behaviour support or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of behaviour analysis and intervention strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Competent with Microsoft office (Excel, word and PowerPoint presentation)
• Must have a full driver’s license, use of own car and business insurance.

What We Offer

• Occupational sick pay
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days)
• Extensive induction with autism specialist training
• Paid job-related qualifications during employment
• Free initial DBS Check
• Employer pension scheme
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Access to the Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave