Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner

Proudly represented by Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Location: Basildon, Essex
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Division: Adult Care (Shared Services)
Opening Date: 03 July 2026
Closing Date: 31 July 2026 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

About the Opportunity

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we excel at building connections between visionary care specialists and organizations that truly value impact. We are proud to partner with Salutem Care and Education in Basildon to find an analytical, passionate, and proactive Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner.

At Salutem, the mission is simple: to make a real difference every single day by creating supportive, person-centered environments where adults with diverse and complex needs can thrive, grow, and lead self-directed lives.

About the Role

As a PBS Practitioner, you will take ownership of your own caseload, utilizing your expertise to design and implement human-rights-based strategies. You will be the driving force behind reducing restrictive practices and improving the overall quality of life for the individuals we support.

Key Responsibilities:

Assessments & CAS Caseload: Lead comprehensive behavior assessments, analyze behavioral data, and design highly personalized, strengths-based intervention plans.
Staff Empowerment: Support, coach, and deliver training workshops to front-line teams, building their confidence and skillsets in daily PBS practices.
Clinical Collaboration: Facilitate multi-disciplinary consultations and planning sessions using structured tools like SBARD.
Ethical Advocacy: Lead initiatives dedicated to Reducing Restrictive Practice, keeping dignity and human rights at the center of all actions.
Transitions & Audits: Support individuals safely transitioning into our services and contribute directly to comprehensive service needs assessments.
Reporting & Reviews: Monitor ongoing interventions, attend MDT and core team meetings, and compile detailed progress reports.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications: A Level 4 PBS qualification (or equivalent).
Experience: A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience delivering PBS and managing caseloads.
Skills: Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing abilities, combined with strong leadership to inspire staff teams.
Mindset: An autonomous, proactive problem-solver dedicated to person-centered, strengths-based care.

Our Core Values

We live by these guiding principles to help everyone reach their full potential:

Supportive | Ambitious | Loyal | Unique | Transparent | Engaging | Meaningful

Why Choose Us? (Outstanding Benefits)

We make sure our practitioners are as well looked after as the people they support. Our complete benefits package includes:

Benefit CategoryWhat You Get🧠 Emotional Support24/7 Employee Assistance Program, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.🩺 Medical SupportFree Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.💸 Financial SupportFlexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.🏃‍♂️ Physical SupportOnline workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Continuous Growth: Benefit from ongoing CPD and specialist training opportunities (including Trauma-Informed Approaches and Active Support).
A Highly Celebrated Employer: Work for an organization recognized as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026, named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces, and certified as Disability Confident Committed.