Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

The PBS Practitioner is responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred Positive Behaviour Support to individuals across all Salutem Care and Education locations. The role involves leading functional assessments, co-designing person-centred PBS plans, and building staff capability through coaching and training. The practitioner is committed to reducing restrictive practices while promoting safety, dignity, participation, and skill development. Improving the quality of life for the people we support is central to this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote Positive Behaviour Support in Salutem locations, contributing to ensuring high standards of professional, effective and person-centred care delivery to the individuals we support.
• Conduct functional assessments to understand why behaviours occur and identify unmet needs, environmental triggers, or communication barriers.
• Develop personalised Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs) that are proactive, strengths-based, and aligned with the individual’s goals, preferences, and support needs.
• Work directly with the individual, their family, and wider support network to implement strategies that promote skill development, emotional regulation, and meaningful engagement.
• Coach and train staff teams to confidently use PBS approaches, ensuring consistent, compassionate practice.
• Monitor and review behaviour data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and update plans accordingly.
• Promote a reduction in restrictive practices, ensuring support is safe, ethical, and aligned with best-practice frameworks and legislation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including psychology, social care, education, and health professionals to deliver holistic, joined-up support.
• Champion a person-centred culture that prioritises dignity, autonomy, and quality of life.