Job Overview
Location: Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.Salary: £26,363.57 per annum, plus mileage.Hours: 37.5 per week, including travel time.The role is a Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) Practitioner who will work with young people (16+) and adults with learning disabilities and autism to improve their quality of life and prevent admission to a General Adolescent Unit.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized support to young people (16+) and adults to help them build skills for independent living.
- Develop and implement strategies based on inclusion, choice and participation principles.
- Assist families, carers and other professionals in applying and embedding support steps for lasting impact.
- Maintain accurate records and reports to support continuity of care.
- Travel across the area as required, using a personal vehicle.
Qualifications
- Previous experience working with young people and adults (16+) with learning disabilities and autism.
- Full UK manual driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel across the area.
- Sponsorship is not available for this position.
- BTEC Level 4 in Positive Behaviour Support is preferred; non‑holders will be enrolled on the course with support from the employer.
Benefits
- Salary increase to £28,325.00 upon successful completion of the BTEC Level4 course.
- Annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
- Access pay through Stream.
- Fully funded health plan via SimplyHealth (GP, dental, optical).
- Blue Light Card reimbursement.
- Pension and life assurance.
- Enhanced DBS check (paid by the employer).
Additional Information
Affinity Trust CYP Division fully funds all required professional registration, safeguarding training and liability insurance. The organization is Disability Confident and guarantees to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
How to Apply
If you require assistance to find out about current vacancies, make an application or need recruitment documentation in an accessible format, please email Recruitment@affinitytrust.org.
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