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Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner

United Kingdom, Sheffield 44948.89 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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Provide excellent Positive Behaviour Support and respond to referrals requiring behaviour support involvement. Provide direct behaviour support in setting up and delivering on behaviour support plans by working alongside teams and Behaviour Support Practitioners to develop outcomes, skills and knowledge within the support teams. Ensure support teams are focused on enhancing the quality of life of people supported, promoting personal skill development and reducing/eliminating the use of restrictive practices

Job Responsibility

  • Lead in the provision of good practice support in the delivery of behaviour support plans
  • Support the development of individual team members skills sets in the interpretation of Behaviour Support Plans and the review process
  • Contribute to the service set up of new support as prioritised within the region
  • Complete the Functional Behaviour Assessments and implement Behaviour Support Plans in collaboration with support teams, families and others

Requirements

  • Masters level qualification in Applied Practice in either: Learning Disability, Autism or Behavioural Approaches (Applied Behaviour Analysis or Positive Behaviour Support)
  • Significant experience in directly supporting people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism who have complex needs using Applied Behaviour Analysis/Positive Behaviour Support
  • Strong understanding of the values and ethos of positive behaviour support, person centred approaches and thinking, and Active Support
  • Experience of working collaboratively with external professionals with regards to best practice in PBS and the use of physical interventions

What we offer

  • Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
  • Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
  • Salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Pension scheme
  • Long Service Awards
  • Qualification scheme
  • Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'
  • Discounted health and dental cover
  • Life Assurance
  • Bike to Work Scheme
  • Season Ticket Loan
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