Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner - #2174494

Permanent, part-time PBS Practitioner (29 hrs/week) supporting one autistic man in Bristol. £28,160-£30,015 a year

You’ll join a small specialist team that provides bespoke support for an autistic man with a mild learning disability. He is curious, active, humorous and enjoys engaging with others. He can also experience anxiety and distress, and when he does, this can lead to behaviours of concern.

Countryside walks are at the heart of this role. You’ll provide social and emotional support as he explores new places around Bristol and beyond and help him expand the places and activities he can access and enjoy in the community. At home, you’ll plan sessions with him so they are filled with meaningful activity. You’ll prepare resources for the things he enjoys and offer new activities, helping him develop skills, independence and confidence.

You’ll receive extensive training, regular supervision and professional support by a highly experienced team with deep knowledge of autism and Positive Behaviour Support. We’ll support you towards Level 4 and 5 qualifications in PBS, and to progress to a Lead PBS Practitioner role if this interests you. 

Professional experience in autism, PBS or similar complex needs essential. You will need a driving licence and your own car.

To request detailed job information and an application form, email Auron or Tania at [email protected]

Closing date 18 November 2026

About the M. R. Trust

The M.R. Trust was established to manage a Direct Payment from the local authority, enabling the person we support to live at home with his family while receiving genuinely person-centred support.

We employ a small, dedicated team of skilled practitioners who help him lead a fulfilling life, combining emotional security, stimulating activities, and opportunities to follow his interests, goals, and personal development. We are passionate in our belief that autistic adults, and those with learning disabilities who show behaviours of concern should enjoy their full rights and participate actively in their communities.

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Job description

●       To listen, strive to understand and empathise with the client

●       To support client with communication and help him articulate his thoughts, feelings, needs and preferences.

●       To support client on his walks of his choice in the countryside around Bristol and surrounding counties. To drive your vehicle to take him on his outings.

●       To support client on a 2:1 basis in the community, and a 2:1 or 1:1 basis in the home, according to level of experience.

●       To provide the client with ample, stimulating activities so that he is motivated to engage in meaningful activities throughout the day.

●       To help client to increase his life skills & confidence through planned activities such as cooking, literacy, horticulture and home maintenance.

●       To positively manage risk, to enable the client to do his chosen activities safely.

●       To support the client with his anxiety and help him manage his behaviour using Positive Behaviour Support.

●       To help the client to develop greater confidence in social situations. To create visual aids such as ‘social stories’ to help him cope with new or challenging situations.

●       To participate in training, weekly team meetings and regular supervision

●       To work collaboratively with the client, his family, care team to ensure he receives consistent support.

●       Use paid home-based time to plan the client’s activities and make sure they run smoothly, prepare indoor skill-building sessions and resources, and keep records and share important information across the team.

Minimum requirements

●       Sharing our values

●       Highly reliable and responsible

●       At least one year’s professional experience supporting, teaching or tutoring people with emotional or social difficulties, such as autism, learning disabilities, brain injury or mental health problems

●       Experience of supporting people with behaviours of concern, in a personal or professional capacity

●       A full UK driving licence and willingness to use your own car for work

●       Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to work well in a team

●       Personal qualities including empathy, an interest in the psychological world of others, the ability to understand complex viewpoints, patience, attention to detail and good organisation

●       Strong motivation and enjoyment of this kind of work

●       A good level of fitness, as outings involve walking at a brisk pace

What we offer

• Ongoing guidance and support from a team with over 20 years’ experience in autism, learning disabilities and PBS, and first-hand family experience.
• In-depth, in-house training in autism and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), tailored to your role, with mentoring and coaching from experienced colleagues
• Regular, reflective supervision
• With training and experience, the chance to develop your skills and move into a Lead PBS Practitioner role
• The chance to gain registered qualifications up to Level 5 (BILD BTEC Certificate in PBS and Diploma in Practice Leadership in PBS). We aim to cover course fees and around 2 hours of paid study a week, subject to Skills for Care funding
• An extended induction with time to shadow and extra staffing when needed.
• Varied, rewarding work in pleasant settings.
• A close, collaborative team that values learning
• Mileage at 45p a mile, rising to 50p when a colleague travels with you
• Workplace pension through NEST
• Occupational sick pay