Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner Childrens Home Croydon

St Christophers Fellowship; Croydon; On-site; GBP 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity for children in Croydon is seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to deliver high-quality behaviour support in children's residential care. You will assess needs, create support plans, and coach multidisciplinary teams. The role requires a degree in a relevant field, knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support, and the ability to engage with children facing challenges. This part-time position offers flexible hours and opportunities for career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Industry-leading training programme

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee awards based on performance

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field, such as Psychology or Health and Social Care.
• Recognised qualification or willingness to train in Positive Behaviour Support.
• Basic understanding of safeguarding regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide staff to deliver high-quality person-centred behaviour support.
• Carry out functional assessments and develop tailored PBS plans.
• Provide advice, coaching, and training to staff and carers.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) theory

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience supporting children and young people

Ability to respond effectively to challenging behaviour

Strong teamwork skills and flexibility

Commitment to mandatory training and ongoing development

Education

Higher-level qualification in Psychology or Health and Social Care

Job description

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner - Children's Home - Croydon

Location: Children's Homes, Croydon

Contract Type: Permanent / Part time / 15 hours a week

Salary: Equivalent of £40,000 per annum for full‑time (40 hours/week). Part‑time role of 15 hours/week will be paid pro‑rata at £15,000 per annum.

Specific Hours: Flexible (Monday to Friday)

Looking for fantastic career progression with excellent training and therapeutic support. Join our committed and professional team and make a difference to young people living in residential care where no two days are the same!

About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christophers is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering children’s homes and innovative leaving‑care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under‑represented groups including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities and gender‑diverse identities.

St Christophers Academy

At St Christophers we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.

When you join St Christophers we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christophers Academy, please click here.

We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions.

About the Role

As a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner you will play a key role in supporting and guiding our staff teams to deliver high‑quality person‑centred behaviour support for the children in our care. You will carry out functional assessments, develop tailored PBS plans and deliver both direct and indirect interventions to ensure each child’s individual needs are met. You will also provide advice, coaching and training to staff and carers, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to promote consistent, safe and effective support.

Applicants should have

• A higher‑level qualification (university degree) in a relevant field such as Psychology or a Health and Social Care vocational qualification.
• Recognised qualification or training in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), or willingness to undertake this training.
• Strong knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) theory and its practical application.
• Understanding of current best practices and guidelines for managing challenging behaviour, including approaches that promote restraint reduction.
• Basic understanding of safeguarding regulations and procedures.
• Previous experience supporting children and young people to reach their full potential.
• Proven experience working with children with learning disabilities, autism and complex behavioural needs.
• Experience implementing physical interventions appropriately and safely, and using PBS in practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.
• The ability to respond professionally and effectively to challenging behaviour.
• A genuine commitment to supporting children and young people, building trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Strong teamwork skills, flexibility, creativity, enthusiasm and energy to inspire and encourage young people to achieve their goals.
• Flexibility to work outside office hours where applicable.
• Commitment to undertaking mandatory training (via e‑learning or in‑person courses) and ongoing continuous professional development.
• Willingness to attend regular supervision.

What you should expect from us

• Competitive salary.
• A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after three years of service plus Bank Holidays pro‑rata.
• Industry‑leading training programme, including access to Level 3 qualifications in children’s rights, participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
• Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
• UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of three times your annual salary.
• BUPA employee assistance programme offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Blue‑light card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Discretionary funded training programmes.
• Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
• Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.

Recruitment Process

At St Christophers we are fully committed to safeguarding all children and young people in our care. As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete an online application form so we can gather the information needed to meet legislative best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; however, if this is not the case, St Christophers will carry out a DBS check prior to your start date.

Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria outlined in the Person Specification. CVs will not be accepted.

To view the full Job Description and Person Specification please click here.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview at our Head Office in Putney, SW London.

For further information or support during the application process please contact .

Please note:

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
• This post carries a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation settings, in line with the Equality Acts occupational requirement provisions.
• It is illegal to apply for any role involving work with children or young people under 18 if you are barred from working with children.
• All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be required to complete a Self‑Declaration and Disclosure form which must be returned before an interview can be scheduled.

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