Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster is recruiting a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner to join the Community Learning Disability Team. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to assess, develop and implement PBS plans to support people with learning disabilities and autism who present with behaviours of concern.

The role focuses on person-centred care, trauma-informed practice, training staff, and contributing to service development and quality

Responsibilities

• Complete specialist functional assessments and formulations for people with learning disabilities and autism who present with behaviours of concern.
• Develop, implement and review Positive Behaviour Support plans in partnership with individuals, families, carers and professionals.
• Provide specialist PBS advice, guidance and consultation to colleagues, support providers and partner agencies.
• Manage a defined caseload and contribute to holistic assessment, intervention and care planning within the MDT.
• Deliver PBS-related training, coaching and support to staff, carers and other stakeholders.
• Promote trauma-informed, evidence-based and person-centred approaches in all aspects of practice.
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, quality improvement and audit activities.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality and professional standards.

Job description

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Are you passionate about improving the lives of people with learning disabilities? We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary Community Learning Disability Team in Doncaster.

Working as part of an experienced and supportive MDT, you will play a key role in delivering evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support to individuals with complex needs, helping to improve quality of life, promote independence, and reduce behaviours of concern through

person-centred approaches.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with experience in learning disabilities and positive behaviour support who is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care and making a meaningful difference to the lives of people and their families.

The service offers a supportive multidisciplinary working environment where professional development, supervision and continuous learning are actively encouraged. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and

specialist PBS pathways, while making a real difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities and their families across Doncaster.

If you're looking for a role where you can work within an experienced MDT and make a lasting impact on the lives of adults with learning disabilities, we'd love to hear from you.

• Complete specialist functional assessments and formulations for people with learningdisabilities and autism who present with behaviours of concern.
• Develop, implement and review Positive Behaviour Support plans in partnership withindividuals, families, carers and professionals.
• Provide specialist PBS advice, guidance and consultation to colleagues, supportproviders and partner agencies.
• Manage a defined caseload and contribute to holistic assessment, intervention andcare planning within the MDT.
• Deliver PBS-related training, coaching and support to staff, carers and otherstakeholders.
• Promote trauma-informed, evidence-based and person-centred approaches in allaspects of practice.
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, quality improvement and auditactivities.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with safeguarding,confidentiality and professional standards.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Nov 2026

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust