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Positive Behavioural Support Practitioner (PBS)


Company : RTN Diagnostics


Location : brighton, south east england


Created : 2025-06-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Positive Behavioural Support PractitionerLocation: RemoteJob Type: Full-TimeSalary: £28,000 – £40,000 per annum (based on experience)Start Date: ASAPAre you passionate about delivering person-centred, trauma-informed support for people with autism, learning disabilities, or complex needs? Do you want to make a real impact by promoting independence, reducing behaviours that challenge, and improving quality of life?At RTN Mental Health Solutions, we are looking for a skilled Positive Behavioural Support Practitioner to join our growing clinical team. This is a full-time, permanent position with the flexibility of remote working and the opportunity to contribute to truly meaningful, evidence-based care.Why Join Us?Values-Driven Organisation – RTN is rooted in compassion, integrity, and person-centred practice.Clinical Development – Work with a skilled multidisciplinary team and access regular supervision and CPD.Flexible Remote Working – Balance meaningful clinical work with work-from-home flexibility.Real Impact – Help create inclusive, safe, and empowering environments for people with complex needs.Job Role & ResponsibilitiesAs a Positive Behavioural Support Practitioner, you will:Functional Behaviour Assessment & InterventionConduct thorough functional behaviour assessments to identify the causes and functions of behaviours that challenge.Design and implement tailored, evidence-based PBS plans that promote proactive and preventative support.Capacity Building & TrainingCoach, train, and model PBS strategies for staff, carers, and families to ensure consistency and sustainability.Provide guidance that supports independence, participation, and the reduction of restrictive practices.Collaborative WorkingAct as part of the multidisciplinary team, contributing behavioural expertise to care planning.Deliver PBS input at universal, targeted, and specialist levels of need.Monitoring & EvaluationUse behavioural data to evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust support accordingly.Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with legal and clinical standards.Professional Development & PracticeEngage in supervision, team reflection, and training to ensure ongoing clinical quality.Promote ethical, trauma-informed, and rights-based behaviour support in line with PBS best practices.Who We’re Looking ForA PBS practitioner with experience working with individuals with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, or complex needs.Someone skilled in behavioural assessment, analysis, and evidence-based intervention planning.A confident communicator and trainer who can empower others to deliver positive support.A reflective, ethical professional committed to high-quality, person-centred care.Organised and adaptable, able to manage a varied caseload in a remote-working environment.RequirementsEssential:Level 4 qualification or higher in PBS, Applied Behaviour Analysis, or a related fieldExperience conducting functional behaviour assessments and delivering PBS interventionsStrong report writing and communication skillsUnderstanding of safeguarding principlesPassion for reducing restrictive practices and improving quality of lifeDesirable:Experience working in MDTs, education, community, or residential care settingsBehaviour support framework training (e.g., PROACT-SCIPr-UK®, MAPA, CPI)Familiarity with behavioural data tools and outcome trackingADOS-2 or ADI-R trained (beneficial but not required)Ready to Make a Difference?Join a team that’s leading positive change in mental health and neurodevelopmental care. Apply now by submitting your CV and a cover letter.