Implementation & Capacity Building

• Deliver practical coaching “in the moment” and structured training to staff teams.
• Support teams in implementation of agreed PBS plans and behavioural strategies via direct and indirect support.
• Model the use of data to drive decisions; support teams to record, review, and act on behaviour and quality-of-life metrics.
• Work directly with individuals, we support who present with behaviours that may be viewed as challenging offering practice leadership to staff teams.
• Work alongside practice leaders with teams to implement plans and strategies.
• Facilitate multi-disciplinary working (e.g., psychology, SLT, OT, education, social care, nursing, psychiatry).
• Be part of collaborative assessment process including compiling service needs assessments, matching tools.
• Support transition and admission planning of new individuals to Salutem locations.
• Support placement stability, crisis planning and community inclusion.

Monitoring, Review & Reporting

• Monitor the implementation of PBS plans and review their effectiveness.
• Carry out direct and indirect observations of practice.
• Support the teams in developing skills to monitor and evaluate outcomes for the individuals we support.
• Review plans at agreed intervals or after incidents; update interventions and risk plans accordingly.
• Be part of ongoing review processes for people including attending MDT meetings, Core Team meetings and Salutem Team Meetings as required.
• Compile and present detailed reports for meetings about the individuals on your caseload.
• Produce clear, accessible reports and contribute to governance dashboards.
• Facilitate PBS Event Review Meetings, provide feedback and advice to staff teams attending and compile reports which are solution-focussed.
• Chair or participate in Core Team Meetings for individuals we support.
• Keep clear records of all work undertaken in services.

Reducing Restrictive Practice

• Promote reduction and elimination of restrictive practices (aligned with organisational policy and Restraint Reduction commitments).
• Support the implementation of Salutem Reducing Restrictive Practice (RRP) Pathway.
• Conduct RRP assessments alongside registered managers.
• Write summaries, advice on best practice and support the formulation Individualised Restraint Reduction Plans.
• Monitor and review the process at agreed intervals with the registered manager.

Safeguarding, Quality & Compliance

• Uphold safeguarding duties and report concerns promptly in line with policy.
• Ensure practice aligns with relevant legal and best-practice frameworks (e.g., Human Rights, Mental Capacity & Best Interests, Equality Act, GDPR, Positive & Proactive Care/NICE-aligned PBS guidance).
• Comply with and ensure compliance with Salutem Policies & Procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and accurate records.

Professionalism & Culture

• Champion person-centred culture, dignity, safety and rights.
• Participate in supervision, appraisal, reflective practice sessions, and contribute to service development.
• Undertake relevant academic qualifications relevant to the post in keeping with the PBS Alliance Framework.
• Be familiar and comply with all relevant guidance, policies, and legislation.
• Take responsibility of your own CPD associated with the job role (including Trauma informed Approaches, Active Support Training, Positive Behavioural Support Training and any other training as required by the post).
• Role-model compassionate, non-judgemental language and strengths-based approaches.
• Promote and maintain effective channels of communication between Salutem teams and departments to ensure consistency and continuity.
• Maintain and encourage good working relationships with staff, managers, other professionals and families involved in the delivery of care to individuals’ we support.

Other

• Develop and deliver workshops and training associated with your role as directed by your line manager.
• Mentor and/or supervise less experienced colleagues as directed/delegated by your line manager.
• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the post and it's grading as requested by your line manager or his/her higher level of authority.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Our Core Values

• Supportive: We are Supportive by promoting opportunities for everyone so they can reach their full potential.
• Ambitious: We are very Ambitious to provide the best possible outcomes for the people who use our services.
• Loyal: We are Loyal because we put the people that we support and our staff at the centre of everything we do, and we deliver on our promises. We are also committed to ensuring that our services are meeting the needs of all stakeholders.
• Unique: We are Unique because we are ambitious and innovative about the diversity of the services that we provide without compromising quality.
• Transparent: We are Transparent by being open, honest and fostering a culture of mutual respect. We promote a culture where we learn by our experiences, and we are committed to doing things better and setting the highest standards in what we do.
• Engaging: We are Engaging because we work in partnership with the people that we support, our staff and all our stakeholders.
• Meaningful: We encourage everyone to experience a Meaningful life by being aspirational and by offering opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

Area

Essential

Desirable

Evidence

Professional Qualifications

• Level 1 and Level 2 Practitioner
• Safeguarding training appropriate to role (Adults and/or Children, as applicable).
• Relevant Social Care qualifications
• Willingness to complete PBS qualification Level 2 Practitioner
• PBS qualification or equivalent (relevant degree e.g., Psychology, Behavioural Science, Education, Health & Social Care)
• Post Graduate qualification in relevant area (Applied Behaviour Analysis, PBS, or related field.)
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Teaching Qualification
• Training in trauma-informed care, autism-affirming practice, de-escalation approaches, and/or RRN-certified training.
• Positive Behaviour Management Pro trainer qualification

Application Interview

Certificates

Knowledge and Skills

• Level 1 and Level 2 Practitioner
• Awareness of legislation and national guidance in relation to PBS (e.g. RRP, autism, MCA, DOLS & LPS)
• Experience of work-based mentoring
• Professional leadership experience.

Application Interview

• Understanding of communication support (including AAC) and sensory/environmental considerations.
• Ability to translate complex behavioural concepts into practical, compassionate guidance.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and data literacy (Excel/Sheets, basic