Positive Behaviour Support jobs

The Behaviour Support Specialist is responsible for delivering positive behaviour support (PBS) and crisis interventions to children and adults availing of our services. This role forms an integral part of the Disability Services team, working autonomously and collaboratively with the wider social care team to develop person-centred, tailored interventions and PBS plans within a therapeutic framework.

The Behaviour Support Specialist will ensure interventions are evidence-based, HIQA-compliant and aligned with best practice, promoting the safety, wellbeing and development of service users while supporting staff and families to embed positive behaviour strategies across the organisation.

The Behaviour Support Specialist will be responsible for the Identification of PBS training needs across the organisation and support the development of training initiatives.

Behaviour Support Specialist will deliver training, workshops and education sessions to staff on behaviour support, crisis management and PBS techniques.

They will also ensure that any additional tailored training for individuals (as required) is delivered to teams in line with their Positive Behaviour Support plans.

About Communicare

Operating across Ireland, Communicare is one of the country’s premier healthcare providers, delivering high-quality staffing solutions across a diverse range of services, including residential and residential respite services, private homes, hospitals and care facilities.

As a family-managed, nurse-led Irish business, Communicare values trust, integrity, quality and passion. We seek candidates who share these values and bring the skills, experience and professional judgement to develop and support behaviour support initiatives, enhance service delivery and contribute to organisational growth.

Key Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to plan, deliver and review Positive Behaviour Support plans.
• Manage and prioritise a caseload in line with service and governance requirements.
• Record and report behaviour support data, incidents and outcomes accurately.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, national standards, GDPR, and health and safety requirements.
• Contribute to audits, key performance indicators (KPIs), quality improvement initiatives and service development projects.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguarding standards, promoting the safety, dignity and wellbeing of service users.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families, community resources and external agencies.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioural assessments involving service users, families and the MDT.
• Develop, implement and review individualised PBS care plans and provide direct behavioural interventions as required.
• Review on an ongoing basis the efficacy of the delivery of PBS plans by staff, and support teams should any deficits be noted.
• Contribute to complex case discussions, multidisciplinary meetings and regular supervision.
• Advise staff and management on strategies to support individuals in line with risk assessment, safeguarding and HIQA standards.
• Review and approve restrictive practices in place for service users, ensuring that they are appropriate, measured, the least restrictive and for the shortest duration possible.

Training & Development Responsibilities

• Identify PBS training needs across the organisation and support the development of training initiatives.
• Deliver training, workshops and education sessions to staff teams on behaviour support, crisis management and PBS techniques.
• Work collaboratively with Clinical Training Manager in terms of scheduling of training.
• Support the professional development of staff by embedding PBS principles into everyday practice.
• Assist in developing resources, guidance documents and practical tools to ensure consistent implementation of PBS strategies.

Reporting Structure

• The Behaviour Support Specialist will report directly to the Head of Disability Services or delegate.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., Psychology, Nursing, Positive Behaviour Support, Applied Behaviour Analysis, or equivalent).
• Proven experience delivering PBS within disability services for children and adults.
• Demonstrated experience conducting behavioural assessments and developing and implementing PBS plans.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of HIQA standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience designing and delivering training to staff.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and associated conditions.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Advanced PBS or ABA certification.
• Experience working within residential and community settings regulated by HIQA.
• Experience mentoring or supervising staff in behaviour support interventions.
• Knowledge of safeguarding best practice.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Access to comprehensive healthcare services for you and your family
• Participation in our pension scheme
• 24-hour on-call support
• Comprehensive induction process and ongoing mentoring
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Clinical Supervision
• Career progression pathways
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
• TaxSaver Commuter Ticket Scheme
• Free onsite car parking

If you are interested in making this position yours, please apply today or contact us at recruitment@communicare.ie or on 01 8338000.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term

Pay: €55,000.00-€65,000.00 per year

Work Location: On the road