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Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Lead Practitioner

Job details
Posting date: 14 March 2025
Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per year
Additional salary information: £45,000 to £50,000 depending on experience
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 30 March 2025
Location: CR0 2BX
Company: United Response
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: UNIT189235

Summary

Job Title: Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Lead Practitioner

Location: Remote with Travel (A valid driver's licence and access to your own vehicle, as the role requires travel between locations).

Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 depending on experience

Are you passionate about delivering outstanding Positive Behaviour Support and driving meaningful change in people’s lives? United Response is seeking an experienced and inspiring PBS Lead Practitioner to lead our organisations PBS strategy, PBS practitioners, enhance practice standards, and champion restraint reduction across our organisation.

Key Purpose of the Role:

To lead the strategic and operational implementation of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) across United Response, driving forward best practices in PBS, restraint reduction, and staff development. The PBS Lead Practitioner will ensure high-quality training, clinical supervision, and evidence-based approaches are embedded throughout the organisation. This role also champions the minimisation of restrictive practices and ensures compliance with the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) training standards.

Essential Criteria

To thrive in this role, you must have:

  • A valid driver's licence and access to your own vehicle, as the role requires travel between locations.
  • Relevant qualification in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Positive Behaviour Support, Psychology or related field (e.g., MSc/Postgraduate Diploma).
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or equivalent).

Desirable

  • Senior Trainer certification aligned with RRN standards.
  • Registration with UK-SBA or Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA).
  • Current First Aid Certificate.
  • Formal training in assessment and observation techniques.

Benefits

At United Response, we recognise and reward your contribution with:

  • Annual Leave: 25 days of paid leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time roles).
  • Career Development: Fully funded training and recognised qualifications.
  • Financial Security: Pension and life assurance benefits, alongside enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
  • Wellbeing Support: Free access to occupational health, physiotherapy, and counselling services.
  • Recognition Programs: Celebrate achievements through our UR Stars Recognition Scheme.
  • Discounts: Savings at over 3,500 retailers via our online shopping platform.
  • Travel Support: Season ticket loans for commuting.
  • Referral Incentives: Rewards for introducing friends to our team.

About Us

United Response is a leading national charity, passionate about empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives. We are committed to promoting independence, inclusivity, and equality for all, breaking barriers to ensure everyone can live, work, and socialise in their communities.
Our core values—Creativity, Strength, Honesty, Responsiveness, and Unity—drive everything we do.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a Disability Confident Leader, United Response is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. If you require assistance with your application, please contact gill.fay@unitedresponse.org.uk.

Important Information

This role is subject to a DBS check, with costs covered by United Response. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Apply now to join our dedicated team and make a lasting impact!

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Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.