Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner

St Anne's Community Services

Leeds

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 38,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pay framework 2025

Annual leave up to 33 days

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

Income protection insurance

Free car parking

Life assurance

Job summary

St Anne's Community Services in Leeds is seeking a passionate PBS Practitioner to support people with learning disabilities and autism, developing person-centred PBS plans and delivering high-quality individualised support.

You will coach colleagues, embed PBS across services, and use data to drive positive outcomes while maintaining compassionate, values-driven practice in a charity that is committed to inclusion and opportunity for those we support.

Qualifications

Experience Health Professional with evidence of working in services with a wide range of needs.
BSc in a Psychology-related subject.
Knowledge of services for people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism.

Responsibilities

Develop PBS plans that enable people to live fulfilling lives.
Coach, mentor and empower colleagues to deliver exceptional support with PBS.
Embed PBS principles into everyday practice across services.
Analyse information and turn insight into practical action to improve outcomes.
Maintain excellent communication and record-keeping with accuracy.

Skills

Behavioural assessments

PBS plans development

Coaching & mentoring

Data-driven insights

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Full UK driving licence

UK travel

Education

BSc in Psychology-related subject

Job description

Job Overview

Join Our Team as a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner

Be the difference. Inspire change. Transform lives.
Every person has a story, a voice, and the right to live a life filled with opportunity, purpose, and belonging. At St Anne’s, we believe that with the right support, people can achieve incredible things. We’re looking for a passionate Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner to join our friendly and values driven charity. This isn’t just another job; it’s an opportunity to make a real impact every single day.

Why St Anne’s?

At St Anne’s, our values aren’t just words on a page, they guide everything we do. We are PROUD to create meaningful change every day, building a culture where people feel valued, encouraged, and inspired to grow.
When you join us, you’ll become part of a warm, ambitious, and supportive team that is dedicated to helping people thrive. Your knowledge, creativity, and passion will directly contribute to improving lives while strengthening best practice across our organisation.

Main duties of the job

No two days are the same. As a PBS Practitioner, you’ll work closely with the people we support and the colleagues who support them, helping to create environments where people can flourish.

You Will

Develop innovative, person-centred PBS plans that enable people to live fulfilling lives.
Coach, mentor, and empower colleagues to deliver exceptional support.
Partner with services to embed PBS principles into everyday practice.
Help people build confidence, independence, and meaningful opportunities.
Use insight, data, and curiosity to understand behaviour and drive positive outcomes.
Champion best practice and be a leading voice for PBS across the organisation.

A Career with Purpose

We believe work should be rewarding, meaningful, and enjoyable. We celebrate success, encourage fresh thinking, and support one another to be our best.
If you’re looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your ideas can shape the future, and every day brings the chance to make a lasting impact, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Working for our organisation

St. Anne's wants to reward its employees for their hard work. Employee benefits include;

New pay framework launched in 2025. Rewarding the dedication and work of staff across the charity. Potential increases after 6 months, 2.5 & 5 years.
Rising annual leave each year to a maximum of 33 days (including statutory holidays)
24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme
Continuous opportunities for ongoing training and career development
Cycle To Work scheme
Refer A Friend recruitment initiative
Flexible working opportunities (where applicable) upon successful completion of probation period
Group Personal Pension Scheme
Discounted income protection scheme
Free car parking at most services
Free life assurance cover

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You’ll bring both expertise and passion to the role. You will:

Have experience conducting behavioural assessments and developing PBS plans.
Understand restrictive practice reduction and person-centred approaches.
Enjoy coaching, mentoring, and supporting others to grow.
Be able to analyse information and turn insight into practical action.
Have excellent communication and record-keeping skills.
Be organised, proactive, and adaptable.
Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel across the UK.
Share our values of kindness, respect, inclusion, and compassion.

Join Us

Help us create brighter futures, stronger communities, and more opportunities for the people we support.

Apply today and become part of something truly meaningful, where every conversation, every achievement, and every person matters.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Experience Health Professional with evidence of working in Services with a wide range of needs.
BSc in a Psychology-related subject.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Knowledge of the wide range of statutory independent and third-sector service provisions for people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism.
Knowledge of other relevant local and national documents/drivers that affects practice.

St. Anne’s is working to actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We want people from underrepresented groups such as disabled, black and ethnic minority, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, and non-binary (LGBTQ+) communities to apply for all our roles.

St. Anne's is a Disability Confident employer. We are actively working to recruit and retain people with disabilities and long-term health conditions into our work force. If you are an applicant who has a disability, you will be offered an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job. Please contact recruitment on 0113 243 5151 opt 5 if you require any reasonable adjustments.

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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