PBS Clinical Practitioner

Godfrey Care is looking for an experienced PBS Clinical Practitioner to join our Specialist Support Team and help us develop and embed a strong Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) culture across our services.

We support adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, and are looking for someone who can provide expert, practical support to the people we support and our staff teams.

About the Role

You will work across our services to develop and implement person-centred PBS approaches that improve quality of life, increase independence and reduce restrictive practices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Completing Functional Behaviour Assessments, pre-admission assessments and other holistic assessments.
• Developing, implementing and reviewing Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
• Providing specialist advice and guidance around complex behaviours and support needs.
• Coaching and modelling PBS approaches with staff teams.
• Supporting referrals, placement assessments and new admissions.
• Delivering training on PBS, learning disabilities, autism, mental health and risk management.
• Supporting incident analysis, critical incident reviews and identifying trends to improve practice.
• Working with Registered Managers, Senior Management, MDTs, Local Authorities and Health Teams.
• Promoting independence, community inclusion and improved quality of life.
• Supporting the development of PBS resources, policies and training across Godfrey Care.
• Working in partnership with NAPPI UK and supporting services with the NAPPI system where required.
• Deputising for the PBS Clinical Lead when required.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience working with Positive Behaviour Support and people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex behaviours and needs.
• Knowledge of functional assessment, behaviour support planning and evidence-based PBS interventions.
• Excellent communication, coaching and training skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with staff teams and external professionals.
• A person-centred, ethical and evidence-based approach.
• Relevant professional qualifications and/or experience appropriate to the role.

Experience working towards or holding BCBA/BACB or UK-SBA credentials would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference.
• Clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
• BACB / UK-SBA supervision where applicable.
• The opportunity to help shape and develop PBS across a growing organisation.
• A varied role working alongside experienced clinical and care professionals.
• Company benefits and pension scheme.

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Pay: From £35,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Are you currently on a visa? If yes, please advise the visa type and expiry. (we do not offer sponsorship)

Experience:

• being a PBS Clinical Practitioner: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road