Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner

About the role

Community Solutions is hiring a full-time permanent Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner in Preston. The role combines leadership with hands-on clinical practice: you will support the growth of a small team of Behaviour Support Practitioners while keeping a reduced caseload of NDIS participants. It suits an experienced practitioner who wants to take the next step in their leadership journey, working closely with the Team Leader.

Key responsibilities

• Mentor and support a small team of 2-3 Behaviour Support Practitioners
• Review behaviour support plans and give constructive feedback to strengthen clinical practice
• Help with day-to-day team coordination, including leave approvals, workflow management and operational support
• Support performance and capability development with the Team Leader
• Ensure plans, documentation and service delivery meet quality and regulatory requirements
• Maintain a reduced participant caseload and deliver high-quality Positive Behaviour Support services

Required profile

• Degree (or higher) in Psychology, Social Work, Developmental Education, Counselling or a related discipline
• Endorsement as a Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner
• Strong understanding of contemporary Positive Behaviour Support practice
• Knowledge of NDIS and behaviour support regulatory requirements
• Experience mentoring, coaching or supporting less experienced practitioners

Required skills

• Communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills
• Administration and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

What we offer

• Leadership development and mentoring from experienced Team Leaders
• Opportunities to progress into future Team Leader positions as team growth allows
• Supportive, collaborative team culture and ongoing professional development
• Salary packaging benefits and employee wellbeing initiatives