PBS Practitioner

Regional PBS Practitioner – Adult Social Care

Learning Disabilities / Autism – Residential & Supported Living

£38,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance

Full-time, Permanent

Home-based with regional travel (covering Northamptonshire and the North of East Anglia, including Ipswich, Colchester, and Norwich)

*To apply for this role, you must have a full UK driving licence and access to your own car*

Compass Associates are delighted to be working exclusively with a national provider supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. This home-based role plays a key part in delivering Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) across services throughout Northamptonshire and the Northeast Anglia region, including Ipswich, Colchester, and Norwich. The successful candidate will ideally be based in Cambridgeshire due to its central location to the services.

Key Responsibilities

• Support staff teams and managers in the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies through coaching, mentoring, and tailored training programmes
• Develop, review, and implement Behaviour Support Plans that are aligned with individual needs, preferences, and outcomes
• Carry out functional assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions to improve quality of life and behavioural outcomes
• Work collaboratively with service managers, multidisciplinary teams, and families to maintain high standards of person-centred care
• Lead initiatives aimed at reducing restrictive practices and promoting positive, least-restrictive approaches across services
• Act as a regional PBS specialist, driving service quality and enhancing staff practice across residential and supported living environments

Skills & Experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, with substantial experience and a proven track record in the application of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Minimum of two years’ experience working within a PBS-focused role
• Willingness to travel up to four days per week to conduct field visits across the designated service region
• Full UK driving licence and access to own car

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy 2 additional days
• Life assurance worth twice your annual salary
• Company pension scheme
• Extensive training & CPD opportunities
• Access to Wagestream – draw up to 40% of your pay in advance
• Employee discounts at over 150 major retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential counselling and legal support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Recognition and long-service awards
• A supportive and inclusive work environment

Contact Details

If you are interested, please contact Harriet Bradbury on 0161 527 9634 or email your CV to [email protected]

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer £500 vouchers of your choice or a charity donation for successful referrals following completion of probation.