Positive Behaviour Support Partner

Autism Plus; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at Chocolate Factory

Health Cash Plan

Blue Light Discount Card

Refer‑a‑Friend reward

GloSave access

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mileage reimbursement

Training and CPD

Job summary

Autism Plus is seeking a PBS Partner in York to lead day-to-day delivery of Positive Behaviour Support. You will develop and implement PBS Plans, work with staff to ensure a person-centred approach, and mentor others in PBS principles.

The role involves collaboration with health and social care professionals and the creation of supportive tools. A meaningful, rewarding position with ongoing training and development awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is required.
• Ability to develop and implement PBS plans with a person-centred approach.
• Proven coaching/mentoring skills for staff in PBS principles.

Responsibilities

• Construct PBS Plans in a timely manner.
• Review and adapt PBS plans as needs evolve.
• Gather information from observation, interviews and supportive questioning.
• Liaise with staff to support behavioural needs.
• Support managers to implement PBS plans.
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals.
• Create aids such as social stories and communication supports.
• Model best practice in documentation and incident reporting.

Skills

PBS planning

Observation & assessment

Coaching & mentoring

Documentation standards

Interpersonal communication

Job description

About Autism Plus

Autism Plus are a leading Yorkshire Charity supporting adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs.

In 1986 the Charity was created by a group of parents looking for the very best support for their children who were about to leave a specialist school. Once they reached the age of 17, they found there was little or no support. The belief set by our founding parents, to empower more people to live independent, fulfilling lives remains our focus today.

We employ over 350 people across the north of England in care support services, employment support and social enterprise businesses.

About the Role:

Hours: Full time position, 37.5 hours a week
Location: York

As a Positive Behaviour Support Partner you will believe in our ethos and values, and you will want to make a difference in someone’s life. The primary purpose of the PBS team is to lead on the day to day delivery of Positive Behaviour Support within the service, including the creation, continuous development and implementation of Positive Behavioural Support Plans. This will be carried out through regular assessment and observations of the people we support.

The PBS team work closely with staff teams to provide a consistent person centred approach, to share good practice, advise and upskill in the principles of PBS.

Key Responsibilities

• The timely construction of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Plans.
• Review and adaptation of PBS plans in response to the level of need and best practice.
• Gathering information from a range of sources; direct observation, written, verbal and through supportive questioning of the person and support staff.
• Liaison with staff teams across the patch to aid with broader behavioural support needs.
• Support Team Managers to implement PBS plans.
• Work in collaboration with Health and social care professionals involved in the care and support of our individuals.
• Support teams to create their own specific aids for the people we care for such as social stories, augmentative communication aids and sensory support.
• Ability to coach, mentor and act as a positive role model, consistently demonstrating best practice in documentation and recording standards (e.g., incident reports, ABC charts).

Teamwork

• Promote a collaborative team approach at all times.
• Demonstrate politeness, courtesy, and support towards all team members.
• Maintain flexibility in line with business needs, including working hours.
• Be available to provide cover for staff absences (e.g., sickness, annual leave).
• Assist with the induction and onboarding of new staff members.
• Work in accordance with training, agreed policies, practices, and procedures.

What we offer:

• 20% discount at our Chocolate Factory in Knaresborough
• BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Access to the Blue Light Discount Card
• Refer‑a‑Friend cash reward scheme
• GloSave access (financial wellbeing & savings support)
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mileage reimbursement for business travel
• Ongoing training and continuous professional development
• A genuinely rewarding and meaningful role where you will see the impact of your work every day

As a disability organisation we are keen to ensure support is available at all stages for those that require this. If you have a disability and/or health condition and require any reasonable adjustments for the application/recruitment process please contact the HR team to discuss how we can support you (Email: [e-mail] , or Telephone: [phone])