This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
As a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting individuals with complex behavioural needs and behaviours of concern within supported living services in Rotherham. You will work closely with the registered manager, service manager, support staff, and multi disciplinary professionals to develop and implement robust PBS strategies that reduce behaviours of concern, improve quality of life, and support long term stability. This role combines clinical assessment, staff coaching, behavioural analysis, and service development, ensuring teams are confident and skilled in supporting individuals with complex emotional, behavioural, and psychological needs.
Job Responsibility:
Conduct functional behaviour assessments to understand the underlying causes of behaviours of concern
Develop, implement, and review Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs) tailored to individuals with complex behavioural needs
Support services to safely manage challenging behaviour, distress behaviours, and self-injurious behaviour using proactive and preventative strategies
Lead on the reduction of restrictive practices, ensuring alignment with Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) principles
Design and implement behaviour monitoring and data collection systems to evaluate intervention effectiveness
Provide hands on coaching, mentoring, and reflective practice sessions with support teams
Deliver training to staff on PBS, trauma informed care, de-escalation techniques, and behaviour management strategies
Facilitate team meetings and practice reviews to promote continuous learning and improvement
Contribute to risk assessments, safeguarding responses, and behavioural risk management plans
Work collaboratively with families, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and other professionals
Maintain accurate records and contribute to quality audits and service improvement initiatives
Promote person centred, rights based approaches that uphold dignity, inclusion, and autonomy
Requirements:
MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis or Positive Behaviour Support
Accreditation with UK-SBA or BCBA
Experience supporting individuals with complex needs and behaviours that challenge services
Strong understanding of Positive Behaviour Support frameworks and behavioural analysis
Experience coaching and developing staff working in complex care or supported living environments
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Nice to have:
Experience working within supported living or specialist complex care services
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and restrictive practice reduction
What we offer:
Flexible Working
Training & Development – Access to the Optimo Learning Academy for ongoing professional development
Career Progression
Supportive Team Environment
Employee Assistance Programme – Access to confidential wellbeing support
Reward Gateway – Retail discounts and recognition benefits