Job Description

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Location: PBS Services

Cornford Lane, Pembury, Kent

Hours of Work:

40 hours per week

Salary

: 31,387.20 per Annum

Monday to Friday 9-5pm

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/positive-behaviour-support-pbs

Empowerment. Inclusivity. Integrity

#MadewithCare

What you can expect from us:

Fantastic paid training

and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care)

Paid DBS

(we will recover the cost should your employment terminate for any reason, other than redundancy, before passing your probation)*

Flexible work arrangements

with opportunities to take on additional bank shifts too

30 Days Annual Leave

(including Bank Holidays) / Pro rata dependent on hours. Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service

Nest Pension

and Death in Service Benefit

Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

and Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Aspens High Street Stores -

20% discount on all items for Aspens' staff stores: Bexhill, Crowborough, Hampden Park, Paddock Wood, Seaford

Aspens Bluebell Cafe, Pembury -

Discounted staff menu

Refer a Friend scheme

, so you can earn up to

250

for every person you refer to work for Aspens Recognition schemes, including '

Employee of the Month

'

About the Role:

The Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner is responsible for supporting with the design and implementation of function-based interventions for the people we support. They will work under the guidance of a PBS Specialist and be responsible for a specific case load of individuals.

They will provide quality training and coaching within the service, working with the PBS Lead support workers (where present).

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Support, under the guidance of the PBS Specialist, holistic assessments of behaviours of concern to identify possible maintaining functions Monitor the implementation of function-based interventions with a focus on proactive and preventative strategies, replacement behaviours, and skills building Where appropriate, support with the implementation and design of reactive strategies to manage behaviours of concern Ensure interventions are monitored over the long term to ensure that they are effective and appropriate Provide coaching and modelling for staff teams to successfully implement recommended behavioural strategies Deliver bespoke training courses as required Support staff to implement appropriate communication systems for all of the people we support Work alongside multi-disciplinary teams (MHLD, CLDT, etc) and any key stakeholders such as families, advocates, and social workers
Complete a range of quality of life assessments to ensure all of the people we support are fully engaged with meaningful activities and are valued parts of their community

Promote the principles of Person-Centred Active Support within services and support teams to embed this in to practice Offer advice and guidance on PBS planning within the day to day operations of the services

Policy and Service Development:

Work closely with services where it has been identified that standards need to improve, and provide and monitor improvement plans Provide advice and guidance around PBS at managers meetings and all special interest groups

Continuing Professional Development:

Undertake any training that is required and maintain an up to date knowledge base

About the Service:

We work across Kent and Sussex; supporting individuals with autism spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and physical disabilities across residential care homes, supported living homes, day services and our fantastic outreach programme.

Each of our services is unique and supports individuals with different support needs. Because of this, Aspens Charities are able to offer a variety of amazing roles and challenges to suit what you may be looking for.

About Aspens:

At aspens we have over 100 years of experience supporting individuals of all ages with a range of disabilities, those on the autism spectrum, and those with complex needs. Through the provision of highly personalised support across a variety of services, we aspire to enable people to learn new skills, live life to the full and contribute to society however possible.

Here at Aspens we strive to uphold our

core values

by aspiring to be

honest

leaders in the social care field, setting the highest possible standards for the care of the people we support.

Our dedication to caring for people applies to our valued workforce as well as to the people our organisation exists to support, and we work to treat all of our employees, external partners and those we support with

respect

and kindness at all times.

We

empower

our staff by equipping them with the skills, knowledge and tools they need to do an excellent job, remain up to date with the latest developments and training in the sector and to achieve their own

professional

goals.

For more information about Aspens and our services please visit our website: https://www.aspens.org.uk/

You can also take a look at our social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn

About you

As a charity we are looking for Caring, hardworking and understanding people to join us to promote the values that Aspens champions; respect, honesty, empowerment and professionalism.

Ideal candidates are those who are able and willing to work toward their own personal progression, for self-development and to be able to better support the people we work with. We have an incredible internal training team who support staff from day one to not only benefit your career going forwards but to offer you that first step in a new career if this is what you're looking for.

Consideration would be given to experienced candidate who are nearing completion of their qualification and can demonstrate that they are on track to successfully complete

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Aspens Charities, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and those who are likely to be underrepresented in Aspens' workforce, such as sex/gender, minority ethnic group, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age, as well as abilities. We believe that a diverse team leads to better outcomes and a more enjoyable work environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and has an equal opportunity to thrive.

As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is dedicated to supporting and promoting the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities. We recognise the value and contributions that individuals with disabilities bring to our organisation.

Accessibility and Accommodations

We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting recruitment@aspens.org.uk.

How to Apply:

If you are friendly, dedicated and passionate about supporting others we would LOVE to speak to you about our available roles.
Click 'Apply now' and one of our team will be in touch.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,387.20 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free or subsidised travel Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Application question(s):

Do you hold a driving Licence and have access to a car?
Education:

Master's (required)
Experience:

Advanced PBS Qualification - L3: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/08/2025
Reference ID: PBS Services