Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner - North Region

Active Care Group Recruitment; Manchester; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of complex care in Manchester is looking for a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to support individuals with complex needs. You will conduct assessments, develop support plans, and work in conjunction with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate holds an MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis and has substantial experience in related roles. This position offers flexibility, training opportunities, and various employee benefits, including 25 days of leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Birthday off

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash Health Plan

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of assessment tools and behaviour support processes.
• Ability to draft reports and present findings to management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on Positive Behaviour Support.
• Develop and implement behaviour support plans.
• Conduct incident analyses for continuous improvement.

Skills

Positive Behaviour Support

Functional Behaviour Assessments

Coaching and mentoring

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks

Education

MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis

Job description

Overview

Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Active Care Group is thrilled to offer this exciting opportunity for an experienced Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our expanding PBS team, supporting services in our North region.

The PBS Practitioner will be a key member of our national team, collaborating closely with the operations team to develop and implement ethical, least-restrictive behaviour support strategies for individuals exhibiting behaviours that challenge with the aim of improving their overall well-being and quality of life.

Our organisation prides itself on a collaborative and holistic approach to care, striving to deliver integrated health and care services of the highest quality. With over 30 years’ experience, Active Care Group is a leader in managing a diverse range of complex conditions, including learning disabilities and autism, brain injury, epilepsy, neurological disorders, mental health conditions. Our vast network comprises over 4000 dedicated staff members, caring for more than 2000 clients across 60 locations.

At Active Care Group, our Group Behaviours are at the heart of everything we do. These behaviours not only underpin our care delivery and organisational strategy but also reflect our culture and values. By emphasising key behaviours, we communicate what is important to us as an organisation, fostering a culture of encouragement, recognition, and mutual respect.

This role provides the opportunity to work alongside our skilled multi-disciplinary teams, including occupational therapy, speech and language, and neuropsychology, to provide high-quality, comprehensive care. We are also dedicated to the ongoing professional development of our colleagues, offering the successful candidate access to further training in PBS/ABA-related topics.

Apply now to become an integral part of Active Care Group's mission to deliver exceptional care and support to those who need it most. Together, let's make a difference!

Please note: This advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

What you'll be working

Our standard working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and the post-holder will be required to work remotely with frequent travel to ACG sites located in our North region.

We understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

What you'll be doing

• Take professional responsibility for a referral caseload, providing expert advice and recommendations to staff working within Active Care Group services regarding Positive Behaviour Support
• Conduct comprehensive Functional Behaviour Assessments and develop scientifically grounded, data driven behaviour support plans, which effectively address behavioural concerns, promote skill development, and enhance overall well-being of the people we support
• Implement, monitor and evaluate behaviour support plans with a focus on reducing behavioural incidents and improving quality of life for the people we support
• Undertake regular incident analyses and reviews to facilitate valuable learning outcomes and identify necessary adaptations to behaviour support plans
• Provide coaching and mentoring to direct support staff to ensure the effective implementation of Positive Behaviour Support strategies
• Conduct debrief sessions with staff and the individuals we support following significant incidents to promote well-being
• Draft and present reports including visual graphs on the effectiveness of Positive Behaviour Support interventions to senior management and other stakeholders
• Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights

What you'll have

• MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis / Positive Behaviour Support is essential
• Recognised Trainer competencies or ability to work towards
• Significant experience of working within a Positive Behaviour Support role supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, brain injury, mental health and other support needs
• Knowledge of assessment tools and Positive Behaviour Support processes, including the development and implementation of comprehensive behaviour support plans
• Good understanding of the relevant regulatory framework, legislation and compliance requirements
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.

What to look forward to

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• …and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group