Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

The National Autistic Society; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Part-Time Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to enhance the lives of autistic adults in the Randalstown Autism Centre. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality support based on the principles of Positive Behaviour Support. Candidates with experience in social care and a passion for improving lives are encouraged to apply. The role offers competitive salary, training, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave

Training and development programmes

Online staff discount scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to Headspace App

Join the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive £200

Qualifications

• Experience of working with autistic people.
• Knowledge and experience of Positive Behaviour Support.
• Ability to provide person-centred support.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advice to NAS Adult Services.
• Implement high quality services using Positive Behaviour Support.
• Help individuals improve their quality of life.

Skills

Experience working with autistic people

Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support

Ability to support individuals in overcoming distressed behaviors

Education

PBS qualification (not essential)

Job description

Overview

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Location: Randalstown, Northern Ireland

Closing Date: 10 October 2025

Interview date (w/c): 13th October 2025

Salary (or hourly rate): £13,628 - £16,468 per annum

Contract Type: Part Time

Hours per week: 17.50

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on their life and the lives of those around them. Our residential services provide accommodation and support for autistic adults 52 weeks a year, 24 hours a day in urban and rural settings. We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation, whether as tenants or owner occupiers, living alone, or with others.

We have come a long way but there is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.

The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people.

You will

Do you have what it takes to join our team as a PBS practitioner?

• Are you PBS qualified (not essential but desirable)
• Do you have an understanding of how to apply PBS in a social care setting?

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a Part-Time Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (PBS) to join our Positive Behaviour Support Team which provides support and advice to NAS Adult Services in the Randalstown Autism Centre.

This is a Part-Time/Permanent position working 17.5 Hours Per Week. The Salary for this role is £13,628 - £16,468 per annum.

The successful candidate will support us in providing a consistent person centred approach in the delivery of high quality services to a wide range of autistic individuals based on the Positive Behaviour Support competency framework.

You will support us in providing a consistent person centred approach in the delivery of high quality services to a wide range of individuals on the autistic spectrum using the principles of positive behaviour support.

You will have experience of working with autistic people, working with people with a wide range of needs, helping people to overcome distressed behaviours and enabling individuals to overcome barriers in learning and achievement.

If you have an interest in supporting people to improve their quality of life, knowledge and experience of Positive Behaviour Support as well as proven experience of working with autistic people then we would like to hear from you.

What we can offer you

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• 33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave every year
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
• Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members)
• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
• A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
• Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
• Enhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on call
• Join the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive £200

Where you will be working

Randalstown Autism Centre, Northern Ireland

About our application process

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.

For more information about this job please contact: Martin Reilly (Head of Positive Behaviour Support)

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

To protect our autistic adults, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Membership of the Access NI Scheme is an essential requirement of the post and the National Autistic Society will cover the cost of your application.

The NAS adheres to the Access NI Code of Practice. A copy is available on request.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.