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