Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Main Purpose of Job

The PBS Practitioner is responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred Positive Behaviour Support to individuals across all Salutem Care and Education locations. The role involves leading functional assessments, co-designing person-centred PBS plans, and building staff capability through coaching and training. The practitioner is committed to reducing restrictive practices while promoting safety, dignity, participation, and skill development. Improving the quality of life for the people we support is central to this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote Positive Behaviour Support in Salutem locations, contributing to ensuring high standards of professional, effective and person-centred care delivery to the individuals we support.
• Carry out functional assessments to understand why behaviours occur and identify unmet needs, environmental triggers, or communication barriers.
• Develop personalised Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs) that are proactive, strengths-based, and aligned with the individual’s goals, preferences, and support needs.
• Work directly with the individual, their family, and wider support network to implement strategies that promote skill development, emotional regulation, and meaningful engagement.
• Coach and train staff teams to confidently use PBS approaches, ensuring consistent, compassionate practice.
• Monitor and review behaviour data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and update plans accordingly.
• Promote a reduction in restrictive practices, ensuring support is safe, ethical, and aligned with best-practice frameworks and legislation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including psychology, social care, education, and health professionals to deliver holistic, joined-up support.
• Champion a person-centered culture that prioritises dignity, autonomy, and quality of life.

Other

• Develop and deliver workshops and training associated with your role as directed by your line manager.
• Mentor and/or supervise less experienced colleagues as directed/delegated by your line manager.

Additional Information

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Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! At Salutem Care and Education, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment guided by our core values. Your potential and alignment with our values might be exactly what we’re looking for—sometimes more so than your current experience. If you’re excited about the opportunity to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Core Values:

• Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
• Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
• Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
• Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
• Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
• Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
• Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us?

• ✅ Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• ✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• ✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• ✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

For further information, please contact the Principal, Tom Armstrong at [email.protected].