Job Description

Launch Your Positive Behaviour Support Career or Take It to the Next Lev

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Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with learning disabilities and autism? Whether you're an experienced professional looking to specialise in Positive Behaviour Support or someone with direct experience of supporting children with learning disabilities ready to develop expertise in this growing field, this could be your perfect next step.

We welcome applications from:

Qualified Positive Behaviour Support professionals ready for a specialist role Experienced practitioners willing to study towards a Level 5 Positive Behaviour Support qualification (18-month course) Support workers, teachers, social workers, or healthcare professionals with hands-on experience working with children who have learning disabilities

Why This Role is Perfect for Career Development

Positive Behaviour Support is a rapidly growing specialism that has transformed care and education over the past decade and more. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to:

Become a recognised expert in a high-demand field Gain or enhance Positive Behaviour Support qualifications with our support Join a passionate team leading best practice across multiple settings Make a tangible difference to children's lives every day

The Role

In this exciting and rewarding position, you will:

Direct Work with Children:

Conduct comprehensive Positive Behaviour Support assessments of children and young people Develop personalised, evidence based care plans Work hands-on with children to implement proactive support strategies Provide crisis intervention and support when needed

Positive Behaviour Support Leadership & Development:

Coach and mentor staff on implementing Positive Behaviour Support approaches Deliver training to embed Positive Behaviour Support principles across our children's homes and school Lead Positive Behaviour Support best practice initiatives, driving improvements in outcomes Work collaboratively with our therapy team and external professionals

Caseload Management:

Oversee a flexible caseload across our School and Children's Homes in Wingrave Provide specialist support to settings in Leighton Buzzard and St Albans Work in tandem with our Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, School Nurses, Other Positive Behaviour Support Specialists, Intensive Interactions mentor and external services.

About You

Essential Experience:

Direct hands-on experience supporting children with learning disabilities and/or autism Understanding of person-centred approaches and positive support strategies Excellent communication, coaching, and mentoring abilities Collaborative mindset with confidence to lead Positive Behaviour Support practice positively Full driving licence and access to own vehicle

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

Positive Behaviour Support qualification (Level 5 or postgraduate) OR willingness to study towards Level 5 qualification Experience in functional assessment and behaviour analysis Training delivery experience or enthusiasm to develop these skills Background in education, social care, healthcare, or support work with children who have learning disabilities

We Particularly Welcome Applications From:

Support workers with direct experience supporting children with learning disabilities and some Positive Behaviour Support awareness Teachers or teaching assistants with hands-on SEND experience working with children who have learning disabilities Social workers or healthcare professionals with direct experience working with children who have learning disabilities Anyone with direct experience supporting children with learning disabilities who is passionate about positive behaviour support and ready to develop their expertise

What We Offer

Comprehensive support for professional development and Positive Behaviour Support qualification Opportunity to specialise in a growing, rewarding field Collaborative, supportive team environment Chance to make a real impact on children's lives Career progression opportunities in a leading organisation

Ready to Explore This Opportunity?

If you'd like to discuss the role informally before applying, please contact:

Sarah Kilby, Best Practice Manager 07834168402 Callum Sillitoe, Head of Therapy 01296 681274

Whether you're already qualified in Positive Behaviour Support or ready to embark on this specialisation journey, we'd love to hear from you. Come and be part of a passionate team that's making a real impact every day.

About us

MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism.


We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone's unique gifts, talents and contributions.

Our Vision

For all people with a learning disability to live a life that makes sense to them.

Our Mission

We will support a sense of wellbeing through a celebration of each person's unique gifts, talents and contributions, the quality of our relationships and ensuring the promotion of real opportunities to connect with others.

Our purpose

To achieve excellence in everything we do.

MacIntyre's "primary purpose"

is to make a positive contribution to the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We make this contribution by ensuring that all our interactions are great, that our knowledge and skills represent excellence and that we support people to develop purposeful and warm relationships. Our "secondary purpose" is to have a positive influence in our local communities and on our sector by connecting well, nurturing partnerships and demonstrating best practice.

Our DNA

MacIntyre has a particular way of working with people and because it is so important to all our activities we call it our DNA. It is a combination of our values and the way that we put those values into actions that is unique to MacIntyre. Through our Promises and Value Base, the promotion of Great Interactions and Person Centred Approaches, we aim to support every person to live a life that makes sense to them, with a level and style of support of their choosing.

Pay and Rewards

We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:

Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays Workplace Pension scheme MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost) MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period) Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more You will qualify for a Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emergency and social care staff. Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre)

How to apply

If this job sounds like the right fit for you, click on the Apply button on the MacIntyre website, complete some brief details and upload your CV.


Alternatively if you would prefer to complete a manual application form, call us 01908 357 016 and we will send an application form to you.


If you'd like to discuss the role informally before applying, please contact:

Sarah Kilby, Best Practice Manager 07834168402 Callum Sillitoe, Head of Therapy 01296 681274

Safer Recruitment and Diversity statement

MacIntyre safeguards and promotes the welfare of the children, young people and adults we support. Therefore we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate checks prior to joining.


MacIntyre is committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion among our workforce. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and the people we support. As part of this commitment, our accessibility toolbar allows you a number of options: read adverts in another language (including Welsh for our Services located in Wales), change the font to Open Dyslexia, change the colours, and many others. Just click the button marked "Accessibility" at the top of the screen.