Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Coach Practitioner

Cornerstone; Airdrie; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Scotland is seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Coach Practitioner to develop and implement person-centred strategies for individuals with learning disabilities. This critical role requires strong coaching and analytical skills, with an emphasis on collaboration and a passion for improving quality of life. The role offers flexible working across various locations in Scotland, with travel expenses covered.

Benefits

Flexible working

Travel expense reimbursement

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years direct support experience in learning disabilities, autism, neurodiversity.
• Proven experience in developing and evaluating PBS strategies.
• Strong knowledge of health and social care standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement person-centred support and PBS plans.
• Coach colleagues to use evidence-based positive approaches.
• Use data to inform ongoing continual improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualification in Positive Behavior Support

Qualification in health and social care

Job description

Do you have passion for empowering people to live their best lives? Are you skilled at supporting others to create positive changes through values-based person-centred approaches? You could be just who we’re looking for to join our team as a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Coach Practitioner.

As part of our strategic aim, we’re looking for a Positive Behaviour Support Coach Practitioner to join our dedicated team and help us embed PBS across our services.

You’ll play a key role in supporting our colleagues to understand behaviour as communication, develop proactive support strategies and promote meaningful quality of life outcomes for the people we support.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference – helping people to thrive, not just survive.

The Role

Working as part of our Continuous Improvement and Learning Team and in close collaboration with the people we support, their families and representatives, external health professionals, operational colleagues and our Training Academy, you will play a key role in promoting and implementing person centred Positive Behaviour Support strategies.

• Work collaboratively with individuals, families, their representatives, colleagues and other health professionals to develop and implement person-centred support and PBS plans.
• Coach and mentor colleagues to use evidence-based positive approaches in everyday practice.
• Use data and reflective practice to inform ongoing continual improvement and support.
• Champion our commitment to equality, inclusion, dignity and respect in all aspects of care and support.
• Focus on understanding and meeting the unique needs of each individual, supporting teams to develop practical, compassionate approaches that enhance quality of life without unnecessary restrictions.
• Use coaching and reflective practice to help colleagues deepen their understanding of behavioural support and restrictive practices, the reasons behind it and how we can best support individuals to achieve the best possible outcomes.

For a full understanding of the responsibilities, please see the role profile attached to our advert.

What we’ll need you to bring

• A recognised qualification in Positive Behavior Support and in health and social care with a minimum of 2 years direct support experience in learning disabilities, autism, neurodiversity, safeguarding and rights-based practices.
• Strong knowledge of the health and social care standards and legislation.
• Proven experience in developing, implementing and evaluating PBS strategies based on individual needs.
• A strong understanding of person-centred approaches and evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills with the ability to engage, motivate and empower teams.
• A commitment to promoting positive outcomes and improving quality of life for the people we support.
• Confidence in delivering training and facilitating reflective practice sessions.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and use data to monitor progress, evaluate outcomes and inform practice improvements.
• Flexibility to travel across Scotland as required.
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Location

This role can be based in any of our offices across Scotland (Elgin, Peterhead, Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, Airdrie, Irvine, Dumbarton or Galashiels) or as part of our hybrid working model where you’d work a minimum of 2 days in the office, so we will need you to live within a reasonable commute of one of these locations.

There will be occasions that we’ll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations. Travel expenses will be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation.

About Us

Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with 45 years' experience providing great care and support for adults with various support needs across Scotland.

We operate over 18 local authorities in Scotland and provide a wide range of services to over 2,000 individuals each year. Our focus is to encourage social inclusion, reduce loneliness, and improve health, independence and wellbeing by working closely with the people we support and their families, setting personal goals with them, and ensuring they receive the care and support they need to live the best life possible.

We are always flexible and responsive in meeting the ever-changing needs of the people we support and work closely with individuals and families to agree what sort of support will work best for them.

Our strategic aims

• To become an expert provider of services to people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs.
• To be the best employer in social care in Scotland.
• To achieve stability and sustainability which supports future developments.

So if you're looking for a role where your contribution really makes a difference, why are you waiting? Apply today! We’d love to hear from you.

Have questions? Contact Gillian McPake, our Head of Continuous Improvement and Learning at [e-mail].

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview via Teams on Monday 24th or Tuesday 25th November 2025.

The successful candidate will be subject to a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland.