Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner Birmingham

Meeveem Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Woodbourne in Edgbaston, Birmingham, is seeking a PBS Practitioner to deliver Positive Behaviour Support across the service. The role involves working with individuals, families and multidisciplinary teams to promote person-centred approaches, improve wellbeing and reduce restrictive practices.

You will support behavioural assessments, deliver PBS interventions, contribute to care plans and maintain high-quality mental health services.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) or related field.
• Experience conducting behavioural assessments and delivering PBS interventions.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and the Mental Health Act (1983).

Responsibilities

• Support behavioural assessments and the delivery of PBS interventions.
• Deliver person-centred care and therapeutic activities.
• Assist with the implementation and review of individual care plans.
• Promote a safe, structured and recovery-focused environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes.
• Contribute to high-quality, holistic mental health services.

Skills

PBS knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PBS qualification or related field

Job description

Priory Hospital Woodbourne

Salary - £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience

Full-time - 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Woodbourne is seeking a PBS Practitioner to join our team. Set in the leafy suburb of Edgbaston, just a short distance from Birmingham City Centre, Priory Hospital Woodbourne provides a welcoming and well-connected working environment within beautifully maintained grounds. With excellent access to the West Midlands motorway network and strong local public transport links, the site is easily accessible.

We’re looking for a Positive Behaviour Support to drive the implementation and delivery of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) across the service. You’ll work collaboratively with individuals, colleagues, families and multidisciplinary teams to promote positive, person-centred approaches that improve wellbeing and quality of life, while supporting the reduction of restrictive practices. Key responsibilities include:

• Support behavioural assessments and the delivery of PBS interventions.
• Deliver person-centred care and therapeutic activities.
• Assist with the implementation and review of individual care plans.
• Promote a safe, structured and recovery-focused environment.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support positive outcomes.
• Contribute to high-quality, innovative and holistic mental health services

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Essential Experience: Formal qualification in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) or a related field, such as Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Applied Behaviour Analysis or Autism Studies. Experience conducting behavioural assessments and developing, implementing and reviewing PBS interventions, with experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and the Mental Health Act (1983), alongside experience producing reports and maintaining accurate records. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is also required.

Desirable Experience: Experience delivering Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training, with a proven track record of reducing restrictive practices and promoting positive outcomes. Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare or mental health settings, with knowledge of rehabilitation, recovery-focused or secure services.