Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Kent County Council; Royal Tunbridge Wells, South Willesborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent County Council seeks a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to work within families in East and South Kent. This community-based role emphasizes flexibility and collaboration, aiming to positively influence the lives of children and young people with complex needs through the application of Positive Behaviour Support strategies.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with complex needs.
• Understanding of PBS principles in real-life settings.
• Willingness to work towards BTEC Level 4 in PBS.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term support to children and families using PBS.
• Develop individualized Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
• Work closely with families and professionals for collaboration.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

BTEC Level 4 in PBS or equivalent

Job description

Kent Enablement and Prevention Service – East / South Kent

About the role:

We have 1 Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner role working with families in the community across East and South Kent.

Your base will be either Ashford or Herne Bay based on location.

Flexible working, including evenings and weekends.

About Us

Kent Enablement and Prevention Service (KEPS) is a values-led service, forming part of the Strengthening Independence Service within Disabled Children’s Services. We support children and young people aged 0–18 who have learning disabilities, autism, and other complex needs, using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to make meaningful, lasting change.

Our work happens in homes and communities, where we help families build connection, reduce behaviours of concern, and improve quality of life. At KEPS, we pride ourselves on being there when it matters for the children, families, and professionals we support.

About the Role

As a PBS Practitioner, you will:

• Provide short-term, outcome-focused support to children and families using a Positive Behaviour Support approach.
• Complete PBS assessments and develop individualised Positive Behaviour Support Plans
• Be confident in teaching new skills to children, young people and their families.
• Be comfortable working independently with opportunities to come together as a wider team.
• Deliver intensive, practical support to increase skills, independence, and community inclusion
• Work closely with children, young people, parents, carers, and professionals to ensure consistency and collaboration.
• Promote an increase in quality of life for the young person and those around them

You will be committed to supporting and advocating for the reduction in restrictive practices.

This is a dynamic, community-based role that offers both flexibility and the chance to make a real difference.

About You

• A BTEC Level 4 in PBS or equivalent (or willingness to work towards it)
• Experience delivering support to children and young people with complex needs and behaviours of concern.
• Understanding of PBS principles and practice in real-life settings
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Why Join Us?

• Work in a high-impact, child- and family-centered role
• Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team
• Flexible working arrangements that recognise your wellbeing
• Opportunity to grow your career in a service that values compassion, evidence-based practice, and collaboration

This role is subject to holding a full UK Driving Licence.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.