Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (Bank) - Bristol - BS16
Job Reference (e99d2ec9)
Job Overview
There are few better opportunities to learn about people than by getting to know someone who experiences the world differently from you.
Working with autistic people challenges our assumptions about communication, perception, emotion and behaviour, and invites us to become much more curious about how the human mind works.
We are looking for someone who shares that curiosity and wants to make a difference to the life of one person and their family: someone kind, open-minded enough to listen, learn and allow the person they support to teach them what good support looks like.
This is a challenging but deeply rewarding role. You'll join a small specialist service supporting one autistic man with mild learning difficulties, He is curious, active, humorous and enjoys engaging with others. He can also experience anxiety and distress, and when he does, can show behaviours of concern.
You’ll provide social and emotional support on his varied countryside walks and help him expand the places and activities he can access and enjoy in the community. At home, you’ll help him with activities that reflect his interests and develop his skills, so his days are active, meaningful and enjoyable.
You’ll receive ongoing, bespoke training and support from a highly experienced team committed to excellent autism practice and Positive Behaviour Support. Together, we’ll create the conditions for him to feel less anxious and to thrive, working towards goals that matter to him.
Duties
· To listen, strive to understand and empathise with the client.
· To support him to gain confidence in articulating his thoughts, feelings, needs and preferences.
· Working alongside other practitioners, to support the client on walks of his choice in the countryside around Bristol and surrounding counties, and occasional trips to shops, towns or other community facilities.
· To drive the client and his support practitioner to his activities and walks, or, if you do not drive, to navigate on car journeys when needed.
· To support the client, engage in meaningful activities at home, such as gardening, home maintenance, cooking or other practical and leisure pursuits.
· To work collaboratively with the client, his family and support team, following his care plans to ensure he receives consistent care.
· To provide calm emotional support and, where necessary, trained physical intervention during periods of distress, in accordance with M.R. Trust policies/training, to reduce risk and promote safety for James, those supporting him, and the public.
· To and ensure important information is recorded and communicated across the team.
· To protect the confidentiality and privacy of James and his family.
· To attend all necessary training, supervision and when possible, team meetings, using these to improve James’ support, as well as your own confidence and wellbeing.
Requirements
· Sharing our values
· At least one year’s experience of supporting or teaching/tutoring individuals with emotional or social functioning difficulties, such as autism, learning disabilities, brain injury, dementia or mental health problems.
· Experience of working with individuals with behaviours of concern either in a personal or professional capacity.
· Good communication and team working skills.
· Personal qualities such as high levels of empathy, patience, reliability, mindfulness, attentiveness, adaptability and emotional resilience.
· An average level of fitness or above
· Motivation and enjoyment for this type of work
What we will offer:
· An active, varied working day in pleasant settings
· Higher than average pay for the sector
· 28 days holiday per year (pro rata)
· Occupational sick pay scheme for staff working a regular shift
· A generous mileage allowance
· Opportunity to opt into a NEST Pension scheme
· Substantial in-house training tailored to your role, extended opportunities for shadowing to learn from experienced practitioners and regular supervision
· Support to develop the skills and knowledge to progress towards PBS practitioner roles.
· An unusually stable, dedicated and skilled team committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive and reflective culture
· Employee assistant scheme, which includes access to counselling and legal support
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 11th November 2026
Services
Meal Preparation
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Autism / Aspergers
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep