Trainee Behaviour Specialist

At Skybound Therapies, we specialise in delivering multidisciplinary support to children and young adults with complex behavioral, emotional, and neurodevelopmental needs. Following the launch of our new Children’s Residential Home in April, we are continuing to expand our team to deliver high-quality, intervention-based care. Our mission is to provide safe and nurturing environments where young people are supported to achieve family stability and reach their full potential.

Role Overview

We are looking for dedicated Trainee Behvaiour Specilaist to join our home environment. Working closely with an integrated multidisciplinary team, including Behavior Analysts, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and other Care Staff. You will deliver person-centered care, support daily routines, and implement evidence-based behavior support plans designed to bring joy and stability to young residents' lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Therapeutic Support: Implement individualized behavior support plans, supporting young people with everyday routines, emotional regulation, and social skill development.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with Skybound’s internal therapy specialists, educational providers, and families to deliver coordinated, holistic interventions.
• Active Engagement & Care: Facilitate engaging home and community activities that build confidence, independence, and joy while maintaining consistency and structure.
• Safeguarding & Advocacy: Prioritize the safety, rights, and well-being of residents by upholding strict child protection guidelines and care regulations.
• Observation & Reporting: Maintain clear, timely records of progress, observations, and key incidents to assist clinical teams with ongoing case reviews.
• Growing and sharing knowledge and skills: Support staff teams to understand and implement behavioural strategies. Contribute to person-centred planning and outcome monitoring. Learn how to conduct functional assessments and behaviour support planning

Our Career Pathway

This role forms part of our structured clinical career pathway:

Behaviour Support Worker
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Behaviour Support Practitioner
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Behaviour Specialist in Training
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Behaviour Specialist
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Advanced Behaviour Specialist
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Behaviour Analyst

We actively invest in developing our people and support progression through recognised PBS and behavioural science qualifications.

What We're Looking For

Essential

✔ Experience supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities or behaviours that challenge

✔ Passion for Positive Behaviour Support and improving quality of life

✔ Strong communication and relationship-building skills

✔ Willingness to learn and develop professionally

✔ Full UK driving license

✔ Willingness to undertake a PBS Level 3 qualification

What We Offer

* Structured clinical supervision and mentoring

* Funded professional development opportunities

* Access to PBS and behavioural science qualifications

* Clear progression pathway into specialist and analyst roles

* Opportunities to work across community and specialist residential services

* A supportive and values-led team culture

* Employee wellbeing initiatives

* Flexible working opportunities where service needs allow

Why Join Skybound Therapies?

At Skybound Therapies, we believe that behaviour support should be compassionate, evidence-based and focused on improving quality of life. We are committed to developing the next generation of behaviour specialists and creating meaningful career opportunities for people who share our values.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and become part of an organisation that genuinely invests in your development, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: £13.71-£14.10 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person