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Whitstable, Kent

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£37,000.00 - £42,000.00 per year

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Full Time

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May 1, 2026

Description

We are recruiting for a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner to cover Kent (and with regional travel)

As a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing support to existing clients and new referrals, by conducting a range of PBS assessments and developing and implementing PBS plans with the client and their families.

You will ensure the care teams are supported with any training and supervision.  You will work with the client and extended team to review and revise the care provision as needed.

About the role

  • Positive Behaviour Support assessments including Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA)
  • Development of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Plans
  • Training and Support for Teams and Stakeholders
  • Collaboration and Advocacy
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • De-escalation & Non-Restrictive Reactive Support

About you

  • Positive Behaviour Support Level 5 Diploma
  • Registered with the UK-SBA or willing to work towards this.
  • Relevant experience in working with individuals with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or other conditions that involve behavioural challenges.
  • At least 2 years of experience in direct support, such as working as a support worker, teacher’s assistant, rehab therapist.
  • Ability to translate PBS theory into practical, usable strategies for teams.
  • Experience conducting behavioural assessments, such as Functional Behavioural Assessments (FBAs).
  • Implementing behaviour support plans (BSPs) tailored to individual needs.
  • You will have the right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available) as well as a full UK driving licence

What’s on offer for the PBS Practitioner?

  • Salary of £37,000 – £42,000 (DOE)
  • 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm with flexibility needed to meet the needs of the role
  • 25 days AL plus the bank holiday and a day off on your birthday.
  • Enhanced sick pay.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Free DBS.
  • Pension contributions.
  • Frequent social events.
  • Access to discounts on goods and services offered by third parties.

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Paid Training

Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.

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Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support including up to 6 face-to-face counselling sessions.

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25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and your birthday!

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