Practice Development Practitioner

  • Part time
  • £35,000 pro-rata
  • On site: North Lanarkshire
  • Closing 8th September 2026


  • Advertised from 11th August 2026
  • £28,000 per annum - 28 hours per week. Driver.

Role

The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me

Enable is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of the people we support and we are looking for a dynamic and motivated Practice Development Practitioner passionate about Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).

The Practice Development Practitioner is an enhanced practice development role within Enable’s Practice Development Team (PDT). The postholder works under the supervision of the Senior Practice Development Lead to support the delivery of PBS workstreams as set within the PDT Strategy. The role requires a particular focus on embedding PBS and person-centred approaches across Enable Cares services.

The Practice Development Practitioner will work collaboratively with people supported, families, teams, and external partners to improve quality of life outcomes and reduce unnecessary restrictions. They will contribute to assessment, planning, implementation, and review of PBS and practice development interventions and support teams to embed systems, processes, and skills that sustain effective PBS practice. They will contribute to learning, coaching, and reflective practice to support continuous improvement and work flexibly across Scotland to meet service and organisational needs.

About You

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

  • SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
  • Graduate in recognised Positive Behaviour Support qualification at Certificate level or equivalent or be willing to work towards.

Knowledge & Understanding

  • Knowledge of person-centred, outcomes-focused approaches for the people we support.
  • Understanding of PBS and its application to improve the quality of life for the people we support.
  • Knowledge of Care Inspectorate, National Care Standards, SSSC requirements, and relevant legislation and policy.

Skills & Attributes

  • Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to support the learning and development of others under supervision.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.
  • Ability to implement and support change within teams.
  • Ability to work reflectively and recognise when to escalate concerns.
  • Commitment to own learning and professional development.
  • Effective and adaptive communication skills.
  • Basic data gathering and analysis skills.
  • Working knowledge of information technology.
  • Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

Experience

  • Minimum of two years experience supporting people with learning disabilities in a social care setting.
  • Experience supporting teams to deliver person-centred support.
  • Experience contributing to assessment, planning, delivery, and review of care or support.
  • Evidence of continued professional development, including PBS-related learning.

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience working within a PBS framework in a learning and development or practice development context.
  • Experience supporting people with additional needs such as mental health needs, working in forensic services or acquired brain injury.
  • Willingness to further develop within the role, including supporting student learning or supervision in the future.

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

  • Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme*
  • Season Ticket Loans*
  • Blue Light Card
  • Where required, Enable will fully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications – required for SSSC registration

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.

Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.

*Terms and Conditions Apply

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