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From the employer's careers site First seen 7 Nov 2026

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Salary

£35,000 per annum

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Description

We are seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our team at Priory Hospital Mildmay Oaks, located in Hook, Hampshire. The successful candidate will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to our patients' well-being.

As a PBS Practitioner, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting behavioural assessments and PBS interventions
  • Delivering person-centred care and therapeutic activities
  • Assisting with the implementation and review of care plans
  • Promoting a safe, structured, and recovery-focused environment
  • Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
  • Supporting positive outcomes through holistic, integrated care
  • Contributing to high-quality, innovative mental health services

The role requires:

  • Formal qualification in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) or a related field (e.g. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Autism Studies)
  • Experience conducting behavioural assessments and developing, implementing, and reviewing PBS interventions
  • Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism
  • Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and the Mental Health Act (1983)
  • Experience producing reports and maintaining accurate records
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Desirable criteria include:

  • Experience delivering Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training
  • Proven track record of reducing restrictive practices and promoting positive outcomes
  • Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare or mental health settings
  • Knowledge of rehabilitation, recovery-focused, or secure services

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Free on-site parking
  • Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day's annual leave
  • Enhanced maternity pay
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
  • Access to development opportunities
  • Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
  • Leadership & management development
  • Long service award
  • Refer a friend bonuses

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Skills

Required

  • Positive Behaviour Support
  • Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Autism Studies
  • Safeguarding
  • Risk Management
  • Mental Health Act

Nice to have

  • PBS training
  • Reducing restrictive practices
  • Multidisciplinary healthcare
  • Rehabilitation
  • Recovery-focused services

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/d2b55e42-be03-4b51-b4c6-93dab248cc65

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