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Assistant PBS Practitioner

Bournemouth, BH6 3PX
Up to £28,000pa DOE
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Bournemouth, BH6 3PX
Full Time
Up to £28,000pa DOE
12 May 2025

We are excited to be recruiting a Assistant PBS Practitioner to join Cygnet Social care in South West.

Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist care services for more than 30 years.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team. 

We need a Assistant PBS Practitioner who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex needs.

This is an exciting new opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of the people we support whilst working within the beautiful locations of the South West.

The successful candidate will be working across a 5 services supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge, so experience working within similar environments / homes as well as experience with Positive Behaviour Support and/or experience of leading on strategies to support complex behaviours is essential for this role.

As part of this role you will be supported by a PBS Lead to deliver the highest quality and standards of Positive Behaviour Support and work closely with the service and regional managers.

So if you care about making a difference – every day – we want to hear from you.

The Role:

To provide Positive Behaviour Support advice, guidance and consultation to families, support staff and other professionals contributing directly to peoples’ assessment, analysis and intervention plans within a PBS Framework.

Your Day-to-Day…

  • To promote and maintain the positive well-being of the people who live in services provided by Cygnet Social Care by assisting in the provision of Positive Behaviour Support for individuals supported by the organisation.
  • To uphold high standards of Positive Behaviour Support in line with policy and practice.
  • As guided by the Senior Practitioner to undertake assessment, formulation work alongside individuals in the context of their history and relationship

We are looking for someone who is…

  • Recognised qualification in PBS or Behavioural Analysis 
  • Practical experience of working with adults with Learning disabilities in a range of settings
  • A minimum of three years’ experience of working with young people and adults with learning disabilities
  • Practical experience of working in conjunction with other stakeholders within an MDT framework
  • Experience of functional analysis and support plan implementation would be an advantage
  • Excellent communication skills
  • The ability to travel independently across the region

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

  • Strong career progression opportunities into management roles 
  • Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
  • Expert clinical supervision & peer support
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a positive change?

If interested, please apply below or forward your cv to vickylinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk

Join us!

In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Benefits & Rewards

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Group Pension

We’ll look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme. Cygnet provides a monthly contribution into your pot for every month you actively pay in.

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Free Mortgage Broker & Insurance Cover

Cygnet understands that buying a home is probably the biggest and most important financial decision for most of us. As a result we have partnered with L&C to offer free mortgage advice, free insurance cover and receive a voucher on completion of your mortgage

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Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

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Free Life Assurance Cover

Cygnet provides a Group Life assurance scheme which pays out a lump sum benefit to your family or next of kin in the event of your death whilst employed by Cygnet.

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Katie Walsh, RFM, led two full refurbishments at Outwood and Longfield, preparing flats for new residents in just weeks. Her dedication ensured not only timely completion, but a homely, welcoming feel that anyone would be proud of. Though it’s her role, Katie went above and beyond—thank you!

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