PBS Practitioner (125/PBS)

Job Location Bristol

Salary £26,363 - £28,325/annum

Job type: Full-time

Contract type:

Job reference: 125/PBS

Posted 03 July 2026


Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner

Location: Bristol, South Gloucestershire & North Somerset (Community-Based)

Salary: £26,363.57 - £28,325 per annum (salary increases to £28,325 upon successful completion of the fully funded BTEC Level 4 in Positive Behaviour Support) plus mileage reimbursement

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including travel time)

Essential: Full UK manual driving licence and access to your own vehicle. This is a community-based role requiring travel across the region.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Make a Difference Every Day

We're looking for caring, motivated individuals to join our team as Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioners, supporting young people (16+) and adults with learning disabilities, Autism and complex support needs.

Using Positive Behaviour Support, you'll help people build independence, remain in their communities and improve their quality of life while working closely with families and professionals.

We're looking for:

  • Experienced PBS Practitioners
  • Senior or experienced Support Workers
  • Mental Health or Learning Disability Support Workers
  • Autism Practitioners
  • Psychology graduates with relevant professional experience supporting vulnerable people

Essential Requirements

  • Experience supporting young people (16+) and/or adults with learning disabilities and Autism.
  • Experience supporting individuals with behaviours of concern and/or complex mental health needs.
  • Full UK manual driving licence.
  • Access to your own vehicle.

What We Offer

  • Fully funded BTEC Level 4 in Positive Behaviour Support
  • Salary increase to £28,325 on qualification
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • SimplyHealth cash plan (GP, dental & optical)
  • Buy & sell annual leave
  • Blue Light Card reimbursement
  • Pension & Life Assurance
  • Fully funded Enhanced DBS
  • Ongoing training and career development

If you're passionate about helping people achieve greater independence and want to build a rewarding specialist career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help transform lives across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.


Contact information

Sonja Klajderic


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