Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner

The Hamlet , Hornbeam Park, Harrogate, HG2 8RE
The Hamlet , Hornbeam Park, Harrogate HG2 8RE
Job Type
Full Time
Job Category
HR & Training
Shift Type
Salaried
Closing Date
Pay
Competitive Salary

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner – Orchard Care Homes 

Are you passionate about Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and committed to enhancing the quality of care for individuals with complex needs? We are a leading care group with 23 homes across the UK, dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centred support to all residents. We are seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to empower our teams with the knowledge and skills to implement effective PBS strategies.

As a PBS Practitioner, you will:

  • Develop and deliver engaging PBS training programs to colleagues across our care homes.
  • Support teams in implementing least-restrictive, person-centred approaches to behaviour management.
  • Ensure compliance with best practices, regulations, and ethical standards in behaviour support.
  • Work collaboratively with care teams, managers, and external professionals to enhance service quality.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training, adapting content to meet evolving needs.

Role Requirements:

  • Proven experience in Positive Behaviour Support training within a care or healthcare setting.
  • Strong knowledge of PBS frameworks, behaviour analysis, and intervention strategies.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
  • A commitment to continuous improvement and person-centred care.
  • Relevant qualifications in PBS, psychology, adult social care, or a related field.
  • The ability to travel to all 23 care homes, from our North East and West Yorkshire region to our North West and Midlands region.

Why choose us?

  • Quality: all 23 care homes have been rated ‘Good’ by CQC.
  • Longevity: a trusted award winning care provider, supporting with care needs for over 15 years.
  • People: we recognise our people are the heart of this organisation and the biggest contributors to our success story so far. You will be joining our Academy team; a group of talented likeminded individuals who share the same vision and values to ensure the delivery of exceptional care.
  • Growth: we’re preparing for an exciting period of growth which presents numerous career opportunities for our colleagues – watch this space!
  • Benefits:
    • 25 days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays WITH the ability to purchase up to 5 more days!
    • Making A Difference Awards Programme
    • Long-term Service Awards
    • Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support on both personal and professional challenges
    • FREE eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses at Specsavers

If you’re ready to inspire and empower care teams with Positive Behaviour Support, we’d love to hear from you!


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