Behaviour Specialist in Training
Role Overview
Trainee development opportunity in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
Work alongside experienced Behaviour Specialists and Behaviour Analysts with structured training, supervision and mentoring.
Supports people with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Trainee development opportunity in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
Work alongside experienced Behaviour Specialists and Behaviour Analysts with structured training, supervision and mentoring.
Supports people with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge.
Settings and schedule
- Community care is available up to four weekdays and Saturdays.
- Children's residential care uses morning, afternoon and night shifts, including sleep-ins.
- Work takes place in homes, schools, communities and specialist residential services; travel across Pembrokeshire and surrounding areas is required.
- Work location is in person.
Responsibilities
- Support PBS plans, behavioural observations, data collection, meaningful goals and skill-building programmes.
- Work directly with children, young people and adults and support staff teams to apply behavioural strategies.
- Contribute to person-centred planning and outcome monitoring; develop skills in functional assessment and behaviour support planning.
- Participate in specialist training, supervision and competency assessments.
Essential requirements
- Experience supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities or behaviours that challenge.
- Passion for PBS and improving quality of life; strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
- Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and ability to travel across Pembrokeshire and surrounding areas.
Desirable qualification
- Willingness to undertake a PBS Level 3 qualification is desirable.
Development and benefits
- Structured clinical supervision and mentoring, funded professional development, and access to PBS and behavioural science qualifications.
- Clear progression pathway into specialist and analyst roles; opportunities across community and specialist residential services.
- Supportive team culture, wellbeing initiatives and flexible working where service needs allow.
- Benefits include free and on-site parking, health and wellbeing programme, life insurance and private medical insurance.
Pay
- Pay starts at £13.74 per hour.
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