Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people with Autism?

Are you looking for a new challenge where you will:

Build and develop a new PBS team Shape how PBS is implemented Bring all your PBS experience to drive improvement Have the chance to be innovative to make a difference If this sounds like exactly the fresh start you are looking for in 2024, then we'd love to hear from you!

About the role:

We're recruiting for a Positive Behaviour Support Manager to build a team to support our adult services and specialist school implementing effective PBS at Autism East Midlands.

At AEM we make a difference to people's lives. In this role you will be developing a team of PBS professionals who will support our teams in services to implement effective PBS, whilst looking to reduce restrictive practices across the organisation including both adults and children's services. This will include:

Enabling your team to ensure that PBS is consistently and effectively embedded across the organisation Developing your team to support staff to feel empowered in their knowledge of PBS Promoting an organisational culture of kindness and compassion Day to day you'll be working directly with our teams in services/school to develop proactive strategies and better ways of working when managing behaviours that challenge.

You'll find this is a rewarding job, which promises variety as no two days are ever the same.

About You:

We are looking for someone with experience in a health and social care or SEN setting who is passionate about making a real difference to people's quality of life through the implementation of PBS. Someone with a style that will inspire and motivate a new PBS team.

You will have a positive and proactive attitude with understanding of and empathy for the people we support. You will be an individual 100% committed to improving opportunities, outcomes and the quality of life for the individuals we support. You will be a positive role model and example of good PBS, empowering and motivating others. What we offer:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days) Extensive face to face induction with autism specialist training Paid job related qualifications during employment Occupational sick pay Free initial DBS Check Employer pension scheme Friendly and supportive work environment Excellent career progression Refer a friend scheme Access to the Blue Light Card Access to counselling Access to legal and financial support Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave If you'd like to join our team, then please get in touch.

If you'd like to find out more before deciding whether to apply please contact Katie Weightman, Deputy Director at

Alternatively, you can email your CV with a cover letter via the button below.