Behaviour Support Practitioner
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Healthcare
Mental Health
Priory Hospital Woodbourne
Salary - £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
Full-time - 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Woodbourne is seeking a PBS Practitioner to join our team. Set in the leafy suburb of Edgbaston, just a short distance from Birmingham City Centre, Priory Hospital Woodbourne provides a welcoming and well-connected working environment within beautifully maintained grounds. With excellent access to the West Midlands motorway network and strong local public transport links, the site is easily accessible.
We’re looking for a Positive Behaviour Support to drive the implementation and delivery of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) across the service. You’ll work collaboratively with individuals, colleagues, families and multidisciplinary teams to promote positive, person-centred approaches that improve wellbeing and quality of life, while supporting the reduction of restrictive practices.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support behavioural assessments and the delivery of PBS interventions.
- Deliver person-centred care and therapeutic activities.
- Assist with the implementation and review of individual care plans.
- Promote a safe, structured and recovery-focused environment.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support positive outcomes.
- Contribute to high-quality, innovative and holistic mental health services
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Essential
Experience:
Formal qualification in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) or a related field, such as Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Applied Behaviour Analysis or Autism Studies. Experience conducting behavioural assessments and developing, implementing and reviewing PBS interventions, with experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and the Mental Health Act (1983), alongside experience producing reports and maintaining accurate records.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is also required.
Desirable
Experience:
Experience delivering Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training, with a proven track record of reducing restrictive practices and promoting positive outcomes. Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare or mental health settings, with knowledge of rehabilitation, recovery-focused or secure services.
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