Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Lead

Employer: Telford & Wrekin Council

Location: Telford

Salary: £17.85 - £18.85 per hour

Closing date: 17 Aug 2026

Reference: TW/TP/337/3282

Sector: Local Councils

Job Type: Social care

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Standard

Hours: Full-Time

Job Details

PBS Lead

Grade: SO1

Annual Salary: £34,434 to £36,363 (national pay award pending)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Interview: Interviews will be held week commencing 24th August

"Be aspirational and think beyond the obvious to enable people to reach their full potential"

Are you passionate about breaking down barriers to support people to live a more independent and fulfilling life?

We are currently looking for a highly motivated person to join our highly successful, and growing insert name of team/service team.

The successful candidate will be the PBS Lead for My Options, overseeing the implementation and embedding of PBS frameworks across the entire service, supporting all services apply this framework, helping them to understand why behaviours happen (functional assessment), supporting with the creation of PBS plans, teaching alternative skills leading to proactive, non restrictive approaches that lead to an improved quality of life for the Individuals we support, and providing crisis support and intervention.

You will also be the team leader for one element of our supported living services, that focuses on those Individuals with the most complex behaviours that challenge. To ensure the consistent delivery of high quality, effective and efficient care.

You will be able to demonstrate being proactive and innovative in your approach to care and a willingness to adapt and change as we develop to meet new opportunities.

What you will receive from us

A very supportive management team that is fully committed to providing an excellent service.
Generous rates of pay
A full induction, excellent support and ongoing supervision
Opportunities for continued professional development.
The opportunity to progress within our team
Free DBS
Refer A Friend Scheme - £150 for every friend you successfully refer to us
The opportunity to join a team that is fully committed to support people to live a more independent and fulfilling life.
Annual pay increments within your grade
23 days annual leave rising to 31 days with service and 8 bank holidays, plus an additional concessionary day
Enhanced sick pay scheme, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave
Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers, car lease scheme, health care schemes and safe and secure savings accounts
Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services, these include discounts on national attractions such a theme parks and discounted travel.
A truly rewarding career

Who we're looking for

Someone who really wants to make a positive difference.
Someone with a PBS qualification or relevant professional qualification (e.g. psychology, social care, applied behaviour analysis)
Recognised health or social care qualification eg NVQ 4 in health and or social care or equivalent.
Experience in applying Positive Behaviour Support in social care settings
Strong knowledge of functional assessment and behaviour support planning
Understanding of relevant legislation (CQC, MCA, safeguarding)
Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills
Experience in reducing restrictive practices within services
Someone who is committed to the role as the individuals we support, and their families, depend on the service we provide.
Someone who is proactive and creative, and prepared to think beyond the obvious to meet the needs of the people we're supporting to deliver an amazing service.
Someone who is flexible and adaptable, to continually develop and improve our drive to embed PBS across our entire service, with the ability to adapt very quickly to the service's changing needs.
Someone who is committed to personal development, both for their personal benefit and to benefit the young people they're supporting.

About us

My Options - Activity Wellbeing and Care Services is part of Telford & Wrekin Council and provides a wide range of person-centred support to over 350 vulnerable people of all ages and abilities.

We currently provide a wide range of services including; Day Services, Support Living for those people living in their own or shared accommodation, Shared Lives, Supported Accommodation and Supported Lodgings.

If you want to join us at this exciting time then please complete the attached online application form.

We are committed to equality and diversity.

Please note Council employees who are at risk will be considered first for this position. Only if an appointment is not made will other candidates be considered.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further please contact: My Options, Activity Wellbeing and Care services on 01952 381317 or email myoptions@telford.gov.uk

To find out more about the My Options services please take a look at our website: www.myoptionstelford.co.uk

Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.

We believe great services start with great people - and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It's an offence to apply if you're barred from working with these groups.

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

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Are you passionate about breaking down barriers to support people to live a more independent and fulfilling life? We are currently looking for a highly motivated person to join our highly successful, and growing insert name of team/service team. The successful candidate will be the PBS Lead for My Options, overseeing the implementation and embedding of PBS frameworks across the entire service, supporting all services apply this framework, helping them to understand why behaviours happen (functional assessment), supporting with the creation of PBS plans, teaching alternative skills leading to proactive, non restrictive approaches that lead to an improved quality of life for the Individuals we support, and providing crisis support and intervention. You will also be the team leader for one element of our supported living services, that focuses on those Individuals with the most complex behaviours that challenge. To ensure the consistent delivery of high quality, effective and efficient care. You will be able to demonstrate being proactive and innovative in your approach to care and a willingness to adapt and change as we develop to meet new opportunities.,

Someone who really wants to make a positive difference.
Someone with a PBS qualification or relevant professional qualification (e.g. psychology, social care, applied behaviour analysis)
Recognised health or social; care qualification eg NVQ 4 in health and or social care or equivalent.
Experience in applying Positive Behaviour Support in social care settings
Strong knowledge of functional assessment and behaviour support planning
Understanding of relevant legislation (CQC, MCA, safeguarding)
Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills
Experience in reducing restrictive practices within services
Someone who is committed to the role as the individuals we support, and their families, depend on the service we provide.
Someone who is proactive and creative, and prepared to think beyond the obvious to meet the needs of the people we're supporting to deliver an amazing service.
Someone who is flexible and adaptable, to continually develop and improve our drive to embed PBS across our entire service, with the ability to adapt very quickly to the service's changing needs.
Someone who is committed to personal development, both for their personal benefit and to benefit the young people they're supporting.

My Options - Activity Wellbeing and Care Services is part of Telford & Wrekin Council and provides a wide range of person-centred support to over 350 vulnerable people of all ages and abilities.

A very supportive management team that is fully committed to providing an excellent service.
Generous rates of pay
A full induction, excellent support and ongoing supervision
Opportunities for continued professional development.
The opportunity to progress within our team
Free DBS
Refer A Friend Scheme - £150 for every friend you successfully refer to us
The opportunity to join a team that is fully committed to support people to live a more independent and fulfilling life.
Annual pay increments within your grade
23 days annual leave rising to 31 days with service and 8 bank holidays, plus an additional concessionary day
Enhanced sick pay scheme, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave,
Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers, car lease scheme, health care schemes and safe and secure savings accounts
Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services, these include discounts on national attractions such a theme parks and discounted travel.
A truly rewarding career, A friendly, inclusive and dynamic workplace, competitive pay, generous benefits, flexible working and great development opportunities. A culture that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion.

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