Head of Positive Behaviour Support

About the role

Glenholme Specialist Healthcare is looking for a Head of Positive Behaviour Support to lead its team of PBS practitioners and take Aspire, its PBS strategy, into its next stage. The role reports to the Director of Quality and involves travelling regularly across the organisation's services. It sits within a provider of supported living for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and develop the PBS practitioner team, with clear standards for practice and professional growth.
• Shape and deliver Aspire across the services, working closely with the Director of Quality.
• Oversee the quality of functional assessments, PBS plans and reviews, and support teams to put plans into practice.
• Coach managers and staff to understand behaviour, prevent distress and reduce restrictive practices.
• Bring specialist advice to complex situations, new services and transitions.
• Work with people we support, families and professionals so support reflects each person's goals, choices and needs.
• Use outcomes, feedback and learning to improve practice across the organisation.
• Shape and lead training and coaching on PBS.

Required profile

• Substantial experience in Positive Behaviour Support with people who have learning disabilities, autism or complex needs.
• Experience leading or supervising practitioners and developing a team while maintaining strong oversight of its work.
• An advanced PBS qualification or a relevant professional qualification supported by substantial PBS training and supervised practice, such as a PBS Practice Leadership Diploma, a postgraduate PBS qualification, or a qualification in psychology, behaviour analysis or another relevant clinical discipline; equivalent routes are welcomed.
• Sound judgement, collaborative leadership and a commitment to making a measurable difference to people's quality of life.