Challenging Behaviour Lead

Location: East London (travel across multiple settings)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Are you a PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) specialist looking for a leadership role in a reputable social care company?

Company Overview

Our client is a values-driven care provider supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs within residential and community settings. They are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, dignity, and positive outcomes.

With a strong focus on continuous improvement, the organisation is investing in specialist roles to further enhance the quality of care and embed proactive approaches across its services.

Role Overview

The company is looking for a specialist in PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) or Challenging Behaviour to join their leadership team to oversee support to service users for the company.

This is a key role focused on improving how behaviours of concern are understood and supported across services. You will lead on developing and embedding proactive strategies that reduce incidents and enhance quality of life for the individuals supported.

Working closely with operational teams, you will provide guidance, training, and oversight to ensure best practice approaches are consistently applied.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed behavioural assessments to identify triggers, functions, and proactive support strategies
• Develop, implement, and regularly review person-centred behaviour support plans, including clear de-escalation approaches
• Work towards reducing behavioural incidents through consistent, proactive interventions and early prevention strategies
• Lead on reducing restrictive practices, ensuring any use is reviewed, documented, and has a clear reduction plan in place
• Complete post-incident reviews, including debriefs and root cause analysis, to inform future practice
• Deliver training, coaching, and ongoing support to staff teams to build confidence and consistency in approach
• Ensure all staff understand and follow behaviour support plans effectively in day-to-day practice
• Collaborate with individuals, families, and multidisciplinary professionals to co-produce and review support plans
• Monitor incident and near-miss data, identifying trends and implementing improvements based on findings
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, focusing on proactive, person-centred support

Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, or complex needs
• Accredited qualification in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS or APT)
• Experience in developing and implementing behaviour support strategies
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, mental capacity, and best practice frameworks
• Confident in completing behavioural assessments and writing support plans
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• A genuine commitment to person-centred, rights-based care

Desirable

• Experience within a regulated care environment
• Knowledge of alternative communication methods (e.g. Makaton, AAC)
• Experience delivering training or mentoring staff
• Additional specialist training (e.g. PMVA, MAPA, or similar)

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
• Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The chance to influence and shape service delivery

Next Steps 

Apply to this Challenging Behaviour Leader role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Chloe Vickers in our Commercial team on 0116 485 0082 

If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven't already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will, however, retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable. 

About Regional Recruitment 

This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors. 

To explore more roles available across the UK, please visit www.regionalrecruitment.com 

 or get in touch with us directly: 

📞 Telephone: 0116 262 3733 

✉️ Email: info@regionalrecruitment.com 

Job Title: Learning Disability Manager
Location: London
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per year (depending on experience)
Type: Permanent

Company Overview
A well-established and growing care provider specialising in support for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs is seeking an experienced Learning Disability Manager to oversee services across London.

This organisation is dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and positive outcomes for the individuals they support. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and experienced care professional looking to step into a leadership role where they can make a meaningful impact.

Role Overview
As a Learning Disability Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of multiple services, ensuring high standards of care delivery and regulatory compliance.

This role requires a strong leader who can manage staff teams effectively, support individuals with complex needs, and maintain excellent relationships with families, professionals, and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring services remain safe, compliant, and focused on person-centred support.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide leadership and direction to care teams, ensuring staff feel supported, motivated, and clear on expectations.
• Coordinate the smooth running of several services, ensuring support is delivered safely and consistently.
• Monitor service quality and ensure practices align with regulatory and compliance standards.
• Promote a culture of person-centred support that encourages independence and improves quality of life.
• Guide and mentor staff through regular supervision, performance reviews, and professional development.
• Oversee the management of incidents, safeguarding matters, and risk management processes.
• Ensure care documentation, reports, and service records are maintained accurately and in line with best practice.
• Develop strong partnerships with families, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders involved in individuals’ care.
• Assist with workforce planning including recruitment, induction, and ongoing staff development.
• Contribute to operational planning and provide leadership support outside of standard hours when required.

About You
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced manager with a strong background in health and social care and a commitment to delivering outstanding support to vulnerable individuals.

Requirements:
• Proven experience in a management role within health and social care.
• Sound knowledge of CQC standards.
• Ability to manage complex situations and make informed decisions.
• NVQ Level 3 or Level 5 in Health & Social Care

• Full UK driving licence preferred.

What’s in It for You?
• Salary between £35,000 – £40,000 per year depending on experience.
• Monday – Friday working hours (9:00am – 5:00pm).
• Opportunity to progress within, ongoing training and support.
• The opportunity to work for a supportive business that values staff.

Next Steps
Apply to this Learning Disability Manager role through this advert. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Chloe Vickers in our Commercial team on 0116 485 0082.

If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven't already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will, however, retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.

About Regional Recruitment
This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.

To explore more roles available across the UK, please visit:
www.regionalrecruitment.com

Telephone: 0116 262 3733
Email: info@regionalrecruitment.com