Full Time Support Lead

Job Description: Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Lead Job Title: PBS Lead Location: Birmingham (with travel across Midlands & national packages) Reporting To Head of Clinical Contract Full-time 1. Role Purpose: The PBS Lead is responsible for leading the delivery, quality, and continuous improvement of Positive Behaviour Support across all services. This role focuses on stabilising high-risk placements, reducing restrictive practices, and embedding evidence-based, person-centred approaches across complex Supported Living, Residential, and clinically-led packages. You will work across services supporting individuals with: Learning disabilities Autism Mental health needs Trauma-related presentations Complex behavioural risk This is a hands-on, operational clinical role requiring direct involvement in high-risk placements alongside strategic oversight. 2. Key Responsibilities 2.1 Clinical Leadership & PBS Delivery Lead the assessment, formulation, and implementation of PBS plans across all services Complete Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA) and develop detailed behaviour support strategies Ensure all interventions are proactive, least restrictive, and outcome-focused Embed person-centred, trauma-informed approaches across services 2.2 Crisis Intervention & Placement Stabilisation Provide direct support into services at risk of breakdown Lead behavioural crisis response, including: Aggression Self-harm Absconding Support teams to safely manage risk while reducing reliance on restrictive practices 2.3 Staff Training & Practice Development Deliver and oversee training in: PBS frameworks De-escalation techniques Trauma-informed care Restrictive practice reduction Additional responsibilities include: Coaching frontline staff (Support Workers, Senior Support Workers, Deputies) in real time Building internal capability to ensure consistent practice across all packages 2.4 Quality Assurance & Compliance Ensure PBS practices align with: CQC regulatory standards Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Monitor and analyse: Incident data Behaviour trends Restrictive practice usage Produce high-quality reports for internal governance and external stakeholders. 2.5 Multi-Disciplinary Working Work collaboratively with: Clinical teams (nurses, psychologists) Social workers Commissioners Additional responsibilities: Contribute to MDT meetings Provide clear behavioural insight and recommendations 2.6 Service Development & Mobilisation Support mobilisation of new placements, including: Environmental setup (low stimulus / low ligature) Staff team readiness Risk planning Contribute to the development of PBS strategy across the organisation. 3. Person Specification Essential Degree in Psychology, Behaviour Analysis, or related field Minimum 3–5 years’ experience working with complex behaviours (LD, Autism, MH) Strong experience in Positive Behaviour Support and Functional Behaviour Assessment Experience working within high-intensity staffing models (2:1–4:1) Proven ability to stabilise placements at risk of breakdown Strong understanding of: CQC regulations MCA / DoLS Safeguarding frameworks Experience delivering training and coaching staff teams Full UK driving licence Desirable MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis or related field BCBA, UKBA(cert), or equivalent qualification Experience within forensic or CAMHS settings Experience in crisis or hospital step-down placements 4. Key Competencies Strong clinical judgement and risk management Ability to lead under pressure in high-risk environments Excellent communication and report writing skills Ability to influence and challenge practice at all levels Highly organised with strong attention to detail 5. Working Pattern Primarily Monday–Friday Flexibility required to attend services as needed, including urgent or crisis situations 6. What Success Looks Like in This Role Reduction in incidents and restrictive practices across services Stabilisation of high-risk placements Improved staff confidence and competency Positive feedback from commissioners and MDTs Strong, consistent PBS practice embedded across the organisation 7. Additional Information This role involves regular travel to services Enhanced DBS required The role includes both strategic oversight and direct operational involvement