Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner

D019481

£44,948.89 Per Annum

Sheffield

England, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber

Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

Closing Date: June 03, 2026

Provide excellent Positive Behaviour Support and respond to referrals requiring behaviour support involvement. Provide direct behaviour support in setting up and delivering on behaviour support plans by working alongside teams and Behaviour Support Practitioners to develop outcomes, skills and knowledge within the support teams.

Ensure support teams are focused on enhancing the quality of life of people supported, promoting personal skill development and reducing/eliminating the use of restrictive practices

The successful candidate will need to live in the South Yorkshire area.

Occasional travel may be required to attend team meetings, depending on business needs. While not frequent, a degree of flexibility is expected to support effective collaboration and engagement with the wider team.

We plan to hold interviews via Microsoft teams on the 12th June, however, this may be subject to change depending on application volumes, and first-stage interviews may be conducted earlier if required.

This vacancy may close earlier than advertised if application levels are high.

About the role 

Your main duties will include:

• Lead in the provision of good practice support in the delivery of behaviour support plans
• Support the development of individual team members skills sets in the interpretation of Behaviour Support Plans and the review process.
• Contribute to the service set up of new support as prioritised within the region.
• Complete the Functional Behaviour Assessments and implement Behaviour Support Plans in collaboration with support teams, families and others.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• Masters level qualification in Applied Practice in either: Learning Disability, Autism or Behavioural Approaches (Applied Behaviour Analysis or Positive Behaviour Support).
• Have significant experience in directly supporting people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism who have complex needs using Applied Behaviour Analysis/Positive Behaviour Support.
• Strong understanding of the values and ethos of positive behaviour support, person centred approaches and thinking, and Active Support
• Experience of working collaboratively with external professionals with regards to best practice in PBS and the use of physical interventions

The rewards

• Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Qualification scheme
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'
• Discounted health and dental cover
• Life Assurance
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan

For more information visit www.dimensions-uk.org/careers

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