Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Location: Bristol Salary: £33,855 £35,699 Hours: 37.5 Category: Jobs Supporting People Closing Date: 3 July 2026Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (PRT / PBM Trainer) Full-time | Permanent Salary: £33,855 £35,699 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) Location: Based in Bristol, Gloucester, London, or Oxford but travel across Brandon Trust required.A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential due to regular travel and occasional overnight stays.About the Role Brandon Trust is looking for an experienced and values-driven Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis . This role plays a key part in embedding high-quality, evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support and Positive Behaviour Management across our services for adults and children.Applicants will be preferably qualified PRT / PBM Trainers or willing to work towards completing a Train the Trainer programme.The purpose of this role is to facilitate and deliver PBS and PBM training, while providing specialist advice, guidance, and practice leadership to teams supporting people who communicate through their behaviour. The role involves travel across Brandon Trust services , supporting practice development in a range of settings.Key ResponsibilitiesPositive Behaviour Support & Training Delivery Deliver PRT / PBM training (adult and child packages), maintaining annual re-accreditation standardsTeach PBM theory, including understanding behaviour, reducing restrictive practices, safeguarding, post-incident support, and accurate reportingProvide specialist coaching and role-modelling to embed best practice in responses to behaviours of concernCo-deliver training with colleagues and participate in peer standardisation activitiesDevelop and facilitate bespoke PBS-related training (e.g. Active Support, attribution theory, structured debriefs)Assessment & Behaviour Support Planning Collate, analyse, and interpret behavioural dataComplete functional assessments and share clear, evidence-based recommendationsDevelop, review, and coach teams in implementing behaviour support plansEvaluate outcomes and present behavioural data clearly and accuratelyPromote STOMP and least-restrictive practice principlesProvide reflective practice, wellbeing support, and structured debriefs in complex situationsCollaboration & Practice Leadership Work closely with the PBS Lead, Quality Team, Learning & Development, operational teams, and external professionalsDeliver post-incident debriefs in line with training and organisational expectationsChallenge poor practice constructively and promote positive, person-centred team culturesMaintain compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, confidentiality, and organisational policiesEssential Criteria Significant experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism who communicate through their behaviourExperience delivering training to staff teamsFull UK driving licence and access to own vehicleFirst Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain)Desirable Level 4 or above qualification in PBS, Psychology, ABA, or a related fieldExperience applying PBS in practiceExperience supervising or managing staff or servicesLevel 3 teaching qualificationWhy Join Brandon Trust? This is an opportunity to take on a specialist, permanent role where you can influence practice across multiple Brandon Trust services , develop your expertise, and make a sustained, meaningful difference to the lives of the people we support.About Us Brandon Trust is a charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to live life to the full. We work alongside people to help them make choices, be heard, and thrive in their communities.We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.TPBN1_UKTJ