Blog Job search Get in touch Accessibility tools
0121 728 8111
recruitment@cygnethealth.co.uk
Change lives as a...

Assistant PBS Practitioner

Bournemouth, BH6 3PX
Up to £28,000pa DOE
Arrow graphic

About the role

Overview

Bournemouth, BH6 3PX
Full Time
Up to £28,000pa DOE
25 March 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

Group pension icon

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.

mortgage insurance icon

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

maternity icon

Enhanced Maternity

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

life assurance icon

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.

Plan your commute

Nightingale

Bournemouth
South West
BH6 3PX

Colleague to colleague endorsements

Support endorsement icon

Kim

Senior Staff Nurse
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

Kim as part of a response team from Sherwood House attended a neighbouring Cygnet service for a medical emergency.

I just want to express my massive thanks to all the support given yesterday. The team were a class act and worked so well as a team and just did an amazing job.

Positivity endorsement icon

alice

management
Recognised for
Positivity
Recognised by

Alice came to Outwood as our new manager & I can’t praise this woman enough, she is absolutely brilliant, everything she does, she does it with pride, this is reflected by the things that she does for the residents, their families & staff, she’s very approachable & down to earth & just a lovely lass, & were all very thankful for you Alice!

Hard Work endorsement icon

Tichona

support worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

Tich has been here for a very long time, and knows the residents so well, he is such a lovely man with so much knowledge to give to all, both old and new staff, he doesn’t get enough recognition for what he does in the service, he is amazing!

Empathy endorsement icon

olukemi

support worker
Recognised for
Empathy
Recognised by

I just wanted to nominate Olukemi for this award because recently I received some bad news, she was so thoughtful and kind with her words of comfort, when we get the chance, we sit and talk to one another about life, mental health, the residents that we care for and what were grateful for. Im grateful for her friendship and empathy, she is amazing

Growth endorsement icon

Jack

support worker
Recognised for
Growth
Recognised by

I wish to nominate Jack, I watch him with the residents, hes brilliant with them all, helping them to lead as independently as possible lives by encouraging them to try and do new things, he has worked well with a particular resident, introducing him to new foods, textures and flavours. Jack will go far in what endeavour he chooses.

Resilience endorsement icon

Nnamdi

Specialty Doctor
Recognised for
Resilience
Recognised by

Dr Nnamdi delivers persistently good care and remains calm under pressure, which is an excellent quality to have

Passion endorsement icon

Akudo

support worker
Recognised for
Passion
Recognised by

Akudo is the life and soul of Outwood, she’s amazing with the residents always pushing them towards to reaching their goal as independently as possible, she cares so much about everyone around her and is often there for staff members too. She is absolutely amazing! She is a great colleague and support worker and loved and respected by many.

Resilience endorsement icon

Toluwani

Support Worker
Recognised for
Resilience
Recognised by

Valued member of the Team, deals with some very challenging and unwell patients and has often been targeted by patients.He is very resilient in these situations and continues to treat the patients with care, respect and dignity. Great role model to colleagues, displays professionalism in all aspects of his role, regardless of the situation he faces

Support endorsement icon

Michael

Support worker
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Michael.

Hard Work endorsement icon

Anne

Support worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Anne.

Click here to apply for a life changing career

Arrow graphic
Speculative candidates or CVs sent to Cygnet by recruitment agencies/headhunters will be treated as a “free of charge” gesture. For further clarification, email recruitment@cygnethealth.co.uk
Life changing careers.
Disability Confident employer
Age Friendly employer
Armed forces Covenant.
Tent UK
Generation UK
Triangle of Care
Find us on Glassdoor.