Regional PBS Lead - Yorkshire
- Field Based
- Depending on Experience
- Other
- Full time
- Closes 9 Dec 2026
- Field Based
- Depending on Experience
- Closes 9 Dec 2026
- Full time
- Other
- Other
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling.
It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
We are excited to be recruiting a Regional PBS Practitioner Lead to join Cygnet Social Care in Yorkshire.
Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist care services for more than 30 years.
With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.
We are seeking a Regional PBS Practitioner Lead to take forward the development and implementation of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) and associated practices within our Yorkshire Cygnet Social Care Services, in line with best practice and national standards.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake aspects of functional assessment and support planning working collaboratively with relevant stakeholders.
As part of this role the candidate will also be required to provide supervision and leadership to the regional PBS practitioners within the organisation.
**Please note this is a remote based role with travel across the Yorkshire region**
So if you care about making a difference every day we want to hear from you.
Your Day-to-Day
- Take professional responsibility for ensuring PBS and associated practices are in line with local/national best practice, policy and NICE guidance.
- Provide behavioural advice, guidance and consultation to support staff, families and other professionals contributing directly to people's assessment, analysis and intervention plans within a Positive Behavioural Support Framework.
- Develop approach to functional behavioural assessment and PBS planning and interventions.
We are looking for someone who has...
- Recognised professional qualification in PBS or Behavioural Analysis.
- Significant professional experience in a health or social care environment, leading behavioural support to people with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions, mental health problems and trauma.
- Experience of the practical application of PBS including functional behavioural assessment, risk assessment, formulation and PBS planning.
- Substantial experience of leading and coaching teams and carers to implement techniques and strategies to embed person-centred practices including active support.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency framework and understands the importance of this to achieve desired outcomes for people.
- The ability to travel independently and frequently across Cygnet Social Care services. Access to a car is an essential requirement.
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you
- Strong career progression opportunities into management roles.
- Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities.
- Expert clinical supervision & peer support.
- Employee referral scheme.
- Pension scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Ready to make a positive change?
If interested, please apply below.
Join us!
In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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Founded in 1988, Cygnet is a leading UK provider of specialist mental health services, learning disability services, autism support and social care.
With services across the UK, Cygnet supports thousands of people every day through a wide range of inpatient and community-based services designed to help people achieve better outcomes and live healthier, more independent lives.
Our teams work across hospitals, residential services and supported living environments, supporting young people and adults with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries and eating disorders. Every service is centred around providing safe, compassionate and person-focused care.
At Cygnet, we believe that everybody deserves the opportunity to live a life that feels meaningful, fulfilling and hopeful. That means creating environments where people feel supported, respected and empowered to make progress at their own pace.
Support looks different for every individual. For some people, it may involve helping them regain confidence and independence following a period of mental ill health. For others, it may mean providing specialist support around communication, daily living skills or emotional wellbeing. Whatever the journey looks like, our focus is always on helping people move towards a more positive future.
Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, they help people achieve milestones that can have a lasting impact — whether that’s building trust, developing new skills, reconnecting with loved ones or taking steps towards greater independence.
Because of this, working at Cygnet is about far more than delivering care. It’s about building genuine relationships, creating opportunities for recovery and helping people realise their potential.
Many of our roles don’t need previous experience in healthcare or social care. What matters most is sharing our values (Care, Respect, Empower, Trust and Integrity) and a genuine desire to support others. In return, Cygnet provides comprehensive training, ongoing development and clear opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career.
For many colleagues, the most rewarding part of the role is knowing they’ve made a meaningful difference to somebody’s life.
At Cygnet, those moments matter every single day.