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Isabellas Homes

Positive Behaviour Practitioner (Full-Time)

The closing date is 30 July 2025

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your psychology background to directly impact the lives of vulnerable adults transitioning from long-term hospital care to independence. You will:

Main duties of the job

  • Complete functional behavioural assessments for individuals with behaviours that challenge
  • Develop and implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans
  • Train and support staff in understanding and applying behavioural strategies
  • Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to promote trauma-informed, least-restrictive practice
  • Provide clinical input to risk assessments, care plans, and crisis prevention strategies
  • Monitor and evaluate progress, adapting interventions where necessary
  • Support referral assessments and contribute to funding/clinical justifications

About us

Isabellas Homes is one of the UKs fastest-growing supported living providers, specialising in supporting adults with complex mental health needs, autism, learning disabilities, and forensic histories. With a proven track record of delivering high-quality, person-centred care, we are now seeking a dedicated and passionatePositive Behaviour Practitionerto join our expanding team.

Details

Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,000 to £45,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

L0055-25-0002

Job locations

Zicam Integrated Security Ltd

4 Firs Street

Dudley

West Midlands

DY2 7DN


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Complete functional behavioural assessments for individuals with behaviours that challenge
  • Develop and implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans
  • Train and support staff in understanding and applying behavioural strategies
  • Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to promote trauma-informed, least-restrictive practice
  • Provide clinical input to risk assessments, care plans, and crisis prevention strategies
  • Monitor and evaluate progress, adapting interventions where necessary
  • Support referral assessments and contribute to funding/clinical justifications

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Complete functional behavioural assessments for individuals with behaviours that challenge
  • Develop and implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans
  • Train and support staff in understanding and applying behavioural strategies
  • Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to promote trauma-informed, least-restrictive practice
  • Provide clinical input to risk assessments, care plans, and crisis prevention strategies
  • Monitor and evaluate progress, adapting interventions where necessary
  • Support referral assessments and contribute to funding/clinical justifications

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 1. Working towards or holding a PBS qualification
  • 2. Experience in forensic settings or community mental health

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1. A recognised degree in Psychology (minimum 2:1)
  • 2. Experience working with individuals with autism, mental health needs, or learning disabilities
  • 3. A strong understanding of PBS and person-centred planning
  • 4. Excellent report writing and communication skills
  • 5. Ability to work independently and across multiple sites
  • 6. Driving licence and access to a vehicle (required)
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 1. Working towards or holding a PBS qualification
  • 2. Experience in forensic settings or community mental health

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1. A recognised degree in Psychology (minimum 2:1)
  • 2. Experience working with individuals with autism, mental health needs, or learning disabilities
  • 3. A strong understanding of PBS and person-centred planning
  • 4. Excellent report writing and communication skills
  • 5. Ability to work independently and across multiple sites
  • 6. Driving licence and access to a vehicle (required)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Isabellas Homes

Address

Zicam Integrated Security Ltd

4 Firs Street

Dudley

West Midlands

DY2 7DN


Employer's website

https://www.isabellashomes.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Isabellas Homes

Address

Zicam Integrated Security Ltd

4 Firs Street

Dudley

West Midlands

DY2 7DN


Employer's website

https://www.isabellashomes.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR

Isabellas Homes HR

hr@isabellashomes.co.uk

Details

Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,000 to £45,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

L0055-25-0002

Job locations

Zicam Integrated Security Ltd

4 Firs Street

Dudley

West Midlands

DY2 7DN


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