About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Positive Behaviour Support Team, and we are seeking to appoint a PBS Practitioner.
The main purpose of the role is to implement the Choice Support PBS strategy, creating capable environments that improve wellbeing and quality of life for the people we support, whilst reducing challenging behaviour and the use of restrictive interventions. All of the PBS team are registered with the UK society of behavioural analysists (SBA).
Hours
Full time – 37.5 hours per week.
Location
London and South. The post is to cover predominantly in London services. Based from home, you will be expected to travel to our services in London and from our offices in London, Deptford and Maidstone Kent. You will likely be London based already. (Travel may be required across other parts of the country).
About You
You will possess extensive knowledge and experience in the field of learning disabilities, Autism and behaviours that may challenge. You must be skilled in carrying out functional assessment and analysis of behaviours, devising behavioural support plans, and be able to apply this in the development of new and existing services for individuals who may challenge and/or have Autism. You will feel passionate about working with individuals who have complex behavioural support needs and demonstrate a sound values base.
You must be competent in the use of IT including Microsoft Office, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, an excellent communicator, and experienced in working with multi-disciplinary teams and individuals outside of your own practice. You must have experience devising and delivering training. You will be supported to train to certify to become a PROACT-SCIPr-UK instructor to deliver this approach to services.
Relevant qualifications are essential (IABA, Tizard Centre, Welsh Centre or equivalent). A Masters level qualification is highly desirable. Applicants must also be willing and able to travel to our services and offices and have use of your own vehicle.
To apply
Contact Juli Carson, Head of PBS, by email juli.carson@choicesupport.org.uk or call 07810 378372 for an informal discussion about the position.
To apply please submit your CV and an expression of interest, stating why you are applying for the role and why you think you would be a suitable candidate. Provide examples of where your experience and skills match the requirements of the role.
Closing date for the receipt of applications is: 11:30pm on 5th June 2026.
We may close this post early if we receive sufficient applications before the closing date.
EEO and Inclusion
Choice Support is Disability Confident, a scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme – all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. If you consider yourself to have a disability or long-term chronic health condition or if you require any adjustments or support during the application/selection process, please contact us so that we can discuss your needs.
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