The Care and Support Group
Positive Behaviour Support Lead (Level 6 Qualified) - Part Time or Consultancy
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Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Lead
The Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Lead will provide strategic and operational leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Positive Behaviour Support across The Care and Support Group. Working collaboratively with operational managers, support teams, families, and external professionals, the PBS Lead will ensure that people receiving support experience high-quality, person-centred care which promotes independence, choice, and an improved quality of life.
The post holder will lead on embedding Positive Behaviour Support as a core approach throughout the organisation, ensuring that staff understand behaviour as a form of communication and are equipped to provide proactive, consistent, and compassionate support.
The PBS Lead will champion best practice, reduce the use of restrictive interventions, and ensure the organisation remains compliant with current legislation, national guidance, and CQC expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive functional behaviour assessments and develop high-quality Positive Behaviour Support plans that are tailored to each individual's needs, strengths, and aspirations.
- Regularly review these plans to ensure they remain effective and reflect any changes in the person's circumstances, working closely with families, advocates, and multidisciplinary professionals throughout the process.
- Provide leadership and guidance to Registered Managers, Team Leaders, and frontline staff, coaching and mentoring colleagues to build confidence in managing complex situations while promoting a consistent, evidence-based approach across all services.
- Encourage reflective practice, support teams following significant incidents, and help identify opportunities to improve outcomes for the people we support.
- Work closely with operational managers to monitor behavioural trends, review incidents, and identify themes that may indicate the need for changes in practice or additional support.
- Provide professional advice during safeguarding enquiries, assist with complex care planning, and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings where specialist behavioural knowledge is required.
- Play an important role in quality assurance by auditing Positive Behaviour Support documentation, reviewing restrictive practices, and monitoring compliance with organisational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Analyse data to identify trends, measure outcomes, and provide regular reports to senior management, making recommendations that support continuous service improvement.
- Design and deliver engaging training programmes, workshops, and practical coaching sessions to ensure staff have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to implement Positive Behaviour Support effectively.
- Assess staff competency and contribute to the ongoing professional development of managers and support workers across CSG.
- Establish positive relationships with Community Learning Disability Teams, psychologists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, commissioners, safeguarding professionals, and the Care Quality Commission where appropriate.
- Represent the organisation professionally and contribute specialist expertise during reviews, inspections, and service development initiatives.
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- Maintain accurate and confidential records, ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, and participate in regular supervision, appraisal, and continuing professional development.
- Travel between services and respond to emerging operational priorities where specialist behavioural support is required.
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of their work, ensuring that the rights, dignity, and choices of the people we support remain central to every decision.
- Act as a role model for the organisation's values, encouraging positive practice and maintaining the highest professional standards at all times.
Essential Requirements
- Level 6 qualification in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) or related discipline.
- Strong knowledge and experience of PBS principles, functional behaviour assessments, and PBS plans.
- Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and behaviours of concern.
- Experience coaching and supporting staff teams to implement PBS approaches.
- Ability to work collaboratively with families, professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong communication, report writing, and organisational skills.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, restrictive practices, CQC expectations, and person-centred care.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience within supported living, domiciliary care, or community-based services.
- Experience auditing PBS plans, incidents, and care documentation.
- Experience delivering PBS training and workshops.
- Experience working with external professionals such as CLDTs, psychologists, and commissioners.
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