PBS Practitioner
Reference
PRI99336
Location
Mildmay Oaks, Odiham Road, Winchfield,Hook, Hampshire RG27 8BS
Priory Group Division
Healthcare
Salary
£35,000.00
Hours
37.50
Vacancy Type
Permanent - Full Time
Job Advert Location Description
Join a Positive Behaviour Support Team that makes a real impact
The Positive Behaviour Support Team at Priory continues to grow. We currently have a large and dynamic team working across Priory Adult Care and we are now looking to extend the team to support Health Care Bespoke Therapeutic Placements.
We’re looking for professionals who are not only skilled in Positive Behaviour Support approaches, but also empathetic, resilient, and driven by purpose to improve the lives of the people we support. The successful candidate will work closely with individuals receiving personalised support in individualised settings, alongside the hospital Multi-Disciplinary team.
Our PBS team is committed to the people we support, transforming lives by focusing on individual strengths, potential, and long-term success. As part of our team, you’ll work alongside compassionate professionals who bring out the best in others through evidence-based practices and person-centred care.
We believe in continuous learning, and you’ll have access to ongoing training, mentorship, and career development opportunities. We work collaboratively, celebrate successes, and encourage innovation. Every member of our team has the power to make a meaningful difference.
This is an exciting opportunity for a PBS practitioners to join our team. We welcome applications from individuals with outstanding values and passion for supporting people to have outstanding outcomes.
Job Advert Role Description
Quality
Demonstrate best practice in the implementation of PBS, working with individuals, colleagues, key stakeholders, internal and external multidisciplinary teams, and families.
Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments.
Develop and implement PBS plans.
Provide staff training and development, including PBS, practice workshops, and other associated training.
Lead the development and implementation of Restrictive Practice Reduction plans.
Work with site leaders to develop and deliver person-centred, proportionate risk management procedures.
Review and debrief incidents.
Attend and contribute to internal and external meetings as required.
Ensure compliance with operational standards and statutory regulations.
Complete mandatory and additional training relevant to the role as required.
Innovation
Lead the embedding of a Positive Behaviour Support culture within services.
Support the assessment and transition of new referrals.
Communication
Communicate with internal and external agencies and stakeholders across all relevant divisions and disciplines.
Budgets & equipment
Share responsibility for the proper use, maintenance, and security of equipment, tools, and systems required within the role.
Informatics
Ensure the confidentiality of service users is maintained and appropriate use of data systems as applicable to the role.
Ensure inspection documentation, certification, and other associated records comply with operational standards and statutory regulations.
Essential:
Formal qualification in PBS or related field (e.g., BSc in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis, MA or MSc in Autism Studies, PBS/ABA Graduate Diploma).
Experience in conducting behavioural assessments and developing, implementing, and evaluating interventions for individuals presenting with challenging behaviour.
History of providing direct support to people with learning disabilities and/or Autism and behaviours of concern.
Detailed understanding of the legal frameworks and processes relevant to the role (e.g., Mental Health Act (1983), Safeguarding, risk management).
Willingness and ability to work in physically and emotionally demanding situations.
Ability to work as part of a team in a leadership capacity, leading and influencing others positively.
Excellent record-keeping and written skills, including report writing.
Experience in delivering PBS training.
History of reducing the use of restrictive practices.
Full driver’s license and availability of a vehicle for business use.
Desirable:
Qualified at Degree level or higher in a relevant field, e.g., Psychology.
Experience working with people with co-occurring mental health conditions.
Additional Attributes
Person-centred beliefs, values, and attitude.
Excellent communication skills.
In-depth understanding of the principles of PBS and Applied Behaviour Analysis.
Ability to work independently and be skilled in self-assessment of work.
Other Requirements:
The role can involve extensive travel to cover multiple sites in the given region. Occasional overnight stays and travel out of the region may be required as per business needs.
Division DBS info
About us
As one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.
As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your Pre-Employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements. We thank you for your understanding.
Disclosure
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.