PBS Assistant

PBS Assistant

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £29.500 per year

Location: Bristol

Job Scope:

We are seeking a PBS Assistant to join us at Leaf Complex Care, part of Catalyst Care Group. In this role, you will support the delivery of positive behaviour support across community services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and associated mental health conditions. The PBS Assistant will work alongside PBS Practitioners and Specialists to help develop Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) and Functional Assessments, ensuring that care is person-centred, ethical, and focused on improving quality of life.

As a PBS Assistant, you will contribute to incident analysis, audits, and training sessions while supporting staff, carers, and families with practical strategies to promote safe and respectful practices. You will also help services complete debriefs after incidents, encouraging reflective practice and continuous improvement.

The PBS Assistant will provide additional one-to-one guidance to frontline staff, empowering them to identify early preventative approaches, encourage positive risk-taking, and implement person-centred engagement. Collaboration with families, commissioners, and multi-disciplinary professionals will be central to your role, ensuring consistent and sustainable outcomes for the people we support.

Do you have?

• A clear understanding of the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework, theory, and practice (PBS competencies desirable)
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and legal frameworks such as the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Human Rights Act
• Experience working in health and social care, with at least 2 years supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs and behaviours
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to produce professional reports and engage effectively with families, carers, and professionals
• Experience guiding and training staff teams, with excellent facilitation and coaching skills
• Resilience, problem-solving ability, and confidence in working under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Career-focused, eager to learn, and motivated to make a positive difference
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across community settings

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retail Discount Scheme.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• My Gym Discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Health Cash Plan.
• An additional four wellness days, which will be included in your holiday entitlement.
• An extra day holiday to be taken for birthdays.
• Group Life Insurance.
• Group Critical Illness cover.
• Income Protection cover.

About the company

We, at Leaf Complex Care provide high-quality comprehensive care services through trusted experts, and cost-effective training for health and social care professionals and organisations.
Our Vision: To humanise health and social care providers and be the most clinician-centric organisation, and a great place to work for all. This means that we are people-led and that we put our team, our clinicians, our clients, and the people that need our support at the heart of the decisions we make, and the actions we take. We exist to impact peoples lives for the better.
Join our family and our Great Place to Work!

We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work organization and to be recognized for our people-first culture which is inclusive and supportive and enables our people to learn, grow and contribute their best, and to live their purpose and thrive.

For us, a cultural fit is equally as important as skills, experience and competence, and people are hired, measured, and rewarded on this basis.

No matter the role, at Leaf Complex Care, everyone plays a crucial part in us driving towards our vision, and this is why we intentionally attract A-Players. An A-Player is an Accountability player, which means that they are passionate and energetic, they are ambitious and take ownership, and they have the ability to follow through. A-Players exceed expectations consistently.
At Olive Recruit, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Our core valuesIntegrity, Impact, Inclusivity, and Innovationguide our efforts to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel.

As a recruitment agency, we prioritise sourcing and placing diverse candidates with our clients, recognising that diverse perspectives are essential for business success and inclusive work environments.

We take great pride in celebrating the unique backgrounds and experiences of our team members and candidates. By embracing these different perspectives, we not only create a great place to work but also better serve our clients. Your individuality is what makes our team strong.

Join us in championing our values and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes.

The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the disclosure barring service & other compliance checks required.