South Devon Healthcare jobs

We are looking for a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner at South West - South Peninsula.

This role will cover Devon and Somerset, so travel to sites will be required across the region

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week.

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients well-being. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a PBS Practitioner, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The ideal candidate will hold a formal qualification in Positive Behaviour Support or a related field, with experience conducting behavioural assessments and developing effective interventions for individuals with challenging behaviours. They will have a background in supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism, a solid understanding of relevant legal frameworks, and the ability to work in demanding situations. Strong leadership, communication, and report-writing skills are essential, along with experience delivering PBS training and reducing restrictive practices. A full driver’s license and access to a vehicle for business use are also required.

For more information about the role, you can email JennyCompton@priorygroup.com

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.