Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner in Hounslow inHounslow PUBLISHED FRI 31 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
I'm excited to offer this opportunity to a forward thinking and proactivePositive Behaviour Support Practitioner.We work in a very person-centered way, and people with learning disabilities and their families are at the center entre of what we do. To achieve this, we carry out joint assessments, share our professional knowledge and work in partnership with our dedicated team administrators.As a PBS Practitioner, you will be an active team player and deliver on the PBS workstream with a view to delivering on high quality PBS strategies and formulations.In 2021, the service was nationally recognised and received a 'highly commended' accolade from the National Pharmacy Awards. In 2022 we reached the finals at the National Learning Disability and Autism Awards and later that year received the Trust's 'Outstanding Clinical Team of the year. More recently in 2025, we were recognised for 'Outstanding Patient

Experience
' from our Speech & language therapists and nationally, from the 'Beyond Words' charity for the 'Most Inspirational Outcome'.

Main duties of the job
You will work as an integral member of the Team whilst having responsibility for a designated caseload. The post holder will be expected to positively represent the needs and rights of people with learning disabilities, tackling inequalities and improving access to identified services in the statutory and 3rd sectorsYou will ensure that people receive a person-centered service, based on their assessed needs and work in partnership with generic health services, service users and carers to support the implementation of their formulated PBS strategies.You will undertake robust behaviour assessments & formulations/strategies and have a sound understanding of risk assessments and strategies. You will need excellent communication skills between disciplines and across organisations.This role is ideal for an

Experience
d PBS Practitioner with significant

Experience
of working with people with learning disabilities (as their primary practice), their families and care providers

About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

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Date posted
31 October 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 6

Salary
£44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum inclusive

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
222-HOU-124

Job location
sHeart of Hounslow Health Centre92 Bath RoadHounslowTW3 3LN

Job description

Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the

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, skills,

Experience
and knowledge required. Please view as attachedThe

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Job description

Person Specification
outlines the

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, skills,

Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialCurrently registered with BACB and holding the full BCBA qualification OR Currently registered with UK-SBA and holding the UKBA (cert) OR Registered with the UK-SBA and holding the aUKBA (cert) - but actively working towards full UKBA certification (within an 18-month defined time frame) NB: Registered learning disability nurses, OTs or other clinical disciplines WITH one of the above additional certifications & registrations are also eligible to apply for the positionHolds a master's degree in Behaviour AnalysisDesirableMember of relevant professional associations and special interest groups as they relate to people with learning disabilities and PBS practice

Experience
EssentialSignificant post qualifying

Experience
of working with people with learning disabilities who have challenging behaviours as their primary roleSignificant

Experience
of behaviour formulations, functional assessments, positive behavioural support plans (PBS), active support and wider model of care as it relates to people with learning disabilities

Experience
of working in a multi-disciplinary teamSignificant

Experience
of implementing PBS approaches in all practice settings (e.g. home, residential, education, day services etc)

Experience
of working with people who have mental health difficulties

Experience
of working with acute physical and mental health service providersDesirable

Experience
of developing team resources that are AIS compliant (inc easy read)

Experience
of chairing and managing multi-disciplinary team meetings (including where families and care providers are present) and following up on required actionsKnowledgeEssentialKnowledge/competent in developing risk assessments and crisis/management plansSound understanding and application of the Mental Capacity Act/Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)Sound understanding of the diverse physical health needs/issues/challenges of people with learning disabilitiesRobust knowledge of safeguarding adults' proceduresDesirableKnowledge of cultural and ethnic diversity and how that impacts on case workPractical knowledge of clinical governanceKnowledge of current legislation and policies for people with learning disabilities & challenging behaviourA good understanding of the mental health needs of people with learning disabilitiesSkillsEssentialEffective communication using written, verbal & non-verbal skillsSignificant skills (and knowledge) in conducting functional behaviouralAble to lead and facilitate meetings/ training eventsAbility to maintain objectivity in challenging situationsTeaching skillsAbility to critically evaluate challenging situationsDesirableAbility to monitor and evaluate service deliveryPersonal qualities/otherEssentialTreating people with dignity and respect and respecting diverse professional opinions and viewsMust be committed to working in a multi-disciplinary wayWillingness to work flexible hours (on occasions) in response to service user/service needsDesirableWorking knowledge of MAKATON and other communication mediumsCar driver

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer

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