Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner

Orchard Care Homes; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to enhance the quality of care for individuals with complex needs. This role involves developing and delivering training programs, ensuring compliance with best practices, and collaborating with care teams to implement effective PBS strategies. With a commitment to compassionate, person-centred support, this opportunity offers exciting growth potential within a trusted and award-winning provider. Join a dedicated team focused on making a difference in the lives of residents across 23 care homes, and enjoy a range of benefits including generous annual leave and employee support programs.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Making A Difference Awards Programme

Long-term Service Awards

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

FREE eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PBS training within a care or healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of PBS frameworks and behaviour analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging PBS training programs to colleagues.
• Support teams in implementing person-centred approaches to behaviour management.

Skills

Positive Behaviour Support training

Communication skills

Behaviour analysis

Intervention strategies

Person-centred care

Education

Qualifications in PBS

Psychology

Adult social care

Job description

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner

The Hamlet, Hornbeam Park, Harrogate, HG2 8RE

Join Orchard Care Homes

Are you passionate about Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and committed to enhancing the quality of care for individuals with complex needs? We are a leading care group with 23 homes across the UK, dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centred support to all residents. We are seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to empower our teams with the knowledge and skills to implement effective PBS strategies.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering engaging PBS training programs to colleagues across our care homes.
• Supporting teams in implementing least-restrictive, person-centred approaches to behaviour management.
• Ensuring compliance with best practices, regulations, and ethical standards in behaviour support.
• Collaborating with care teams, managers, and external professionals to enhance service quality.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training, adapting content to meet evolving needs.

Role Requirements:

• Proven experience in Positive Behaviour Support training within a care or healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of PBS frameworks, behaviour analysis, and intervention strategies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and person-centred care.
• Relevant qualifications in PBS, psychology, adult social care, or a related field.
• The ability to travel to all 23 care homes across regions including North East, West Yorkshire, North West, and Midlands.

Why choose us?

• High-quality care: all 23 care homes rated ‘Good’ by CQC.
• Trusted, award-winning provider supporting care needs for over 15 years.
• Join our Academy team of talented, like-minded individuals dedicated to delivering exceptional care.
• Exciting growth opportunities as we expand.
• Benefits include:
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Making A Difference Awards Programme
• Long-term Service Awards
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• FREE eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses at Specsavers

If you're ready to inspire and empower care teams with PBS, we’d love to hear from you!

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