Contractor - Behaviour Analyst / PBS Practitioner (UKSBA Membership Required) various location in England

JOB CATEGORY

Children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities, autism, and/or other unique needs

LOCATION

Various Locations in England

SALARY

from £300 per day (doe)

ABOUT PSG

  • We have a long and proud history of transforming the lives of children, young people and adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health difficulties.

  • We are the largest provider of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) commissioned by the NHS.

  • We also work in provider organisations in community settings.

  • Our goal is to give individuals, their parents / carers, and network of professionals the knowledge, skills, and motivation they need to provide the best possible support and to increase their quality of life in sustainable and long-lasting ways.

  • We achieve these incredible outcomes by developing evidence-based, contextually fit models of support for individuals and their support networks in the various settings they live.

  • We are a team of value-driven Behaviour Analysts and PBS Practitioners. We embody our values in everything we do.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Behaviour Analyst / PBS Practitioner is responsible for supporting complex clients, delivering assessments and interventions that lead to positive changes for the individual, their families, and wider support networks. This will require flexibility in approach and delivery across a variety of settings—including schools, hospitals, community environments, and supported living services. The role demands a solution-focused, values-led mindset with the resilience to navigate complex situations. To be successful in this role, you will:

  • Have a high degree of empathy and a strong value-base.

  • Communicate calmly and effectively in situations which may be emotionally or physically challenging.

  • Collaboratively engage a client and their network in the process of our support and identify quality of life goals.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to remove barriers impacting an individual’s quality of life.

  • Undertake functional behaviour assessments (FBA) and / or practical functional assessments to develop formulations for clients.

  • Write high-quality FBA reports and present findings to clients, their families / carers and network.

  • Plan interventions based on FBA report findings.

  • Apply Behaviour Analysis and PBS principles and technologies to develop effective, function-based interventions and behaviour support plans (BSP).

  • Be able to travel to various locations.

  • Collect data and analyse progress towards identified goals.

  • Train mediators in interventions outlined in the client’s BSP.

  • Inspire networks to actively commit to client support.

  • Participate in CeTR panels, contributing clinical insights on risk and care planning.

  • Deliver external training on a range of clinical best-practice topics.

  • Hold accountability for ensuring clients and mediators are aligned with the agreed intervention plan, devising solutions to any barriers.

  • Follow all policy and procedures in relation to safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management.

  • Maintain the highest standards of record keeping including electronic data entry and recording through professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice, data security requirements and GDPR principles.

  • Hold up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies, and issues in relation to both the specific client group, Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support.

  • Adhere at all times to PSG safeguarding policies, procedures, and codes of conduct, and act in the best interests of children and young people.

  • Maintain a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, including recognising, responding to, and escalating concerns in line with organisational procedures.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

Qualifications:

  • Behaviour Analysts must be in good standing with the UKSBA(cert).

  • PBS Practitioners must have Masters in Positive Behaviour Support or accredited qualification (BTEC Level 5 in PBS) and registered with UK-SBA as a practicing member or eligible to be.

Experience:

  • Working with children, young people and / or adults with learning disabilities, autism, and / or mental health difficulties.

  • Managing own caseload of clients with complex needs.

  • Conducting FBAs and developing function based BSPs.

  • Planning and implementing evidence-based programmes to achieve positive outcomes for clients.

  • Developing, implementing, and overseeing data collection systems to monitor client progress towards their goals.

  • Training others in behaviour support techniques.

  • Report writing and sharing with key stakeholders (e.g., client, mediators, and network).

HOW TO APPLY

If you have the commitment, passion and drive to support our clients in behavioural science, please either email recruitment@positivesupportgroup.com enclosing a CV and supportive covering letter or apply directly in the below form.

INTERVIEW DATES

Will be confirmed upon suitable application.

PSG holds safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people as the highest priority and, applicants should share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check and satisfactory references.

APPLICATION FORM