761 Behavior Technician jobs in the United Kingdom

About the job

Interview date: 18 November 2025

The purpose of this post is to deliver services in support of the mental health of our students. This is primarily through direct 1-1 work with students, assessing and supporting them in managing their mental health, and enabling them to progress with their studies. The post holder will also be expected to assess how students mental health is impacting on their studies and be able to consider and recommend reasonable adjustments, in partnership with students and in line with the Equality Act 2010. You may also be required to deliver staff training and support mental health promotion activities and the work of the team.

Knowledge of local mental health services is essential, and an important part of the post is liaison with both external health service providers, and internal student services and academics where necessary to enable recovery and progression.

Our services are delivered in person and via video call and telephone. The post holder will be required to work on campus 2 or 3 days a week and remotely 2 or 3 days a week. The 37 hours a week can be worked between 8am and 6pm to accommodate the postholders individual circumstances.

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.

This post is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed.

About you

A knowledgeable and competent mental health professional is required to deliver an effective and high-quality service within Higher Education.

You must be able to evidence that you have used your professional skills in working with adults with mental health difficulties.

You must have a good understanding of the issues that may impact negatively on student mental health.

We require candidates to be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills, and be able to deal with matters of a sensitive and confidential nature with tact and discretion.

We expect team members to be supportive of their colleagues, adaptable and self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimum supervision.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent
• A relevant qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or be BABCP accredited
• Eligible for Non – Medical Helper registration to deliver Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA) funded support under the NMH Provider Quality Assurance Framework. Please refer to pages 8 and 9: nmh-qualifications-matrix-july2023-updated-sept-

Department

The post holder will be working within the Library, Learning and Student Services Department. The Mental Health Service is part of the Counselling and Mental Health Team.

About us

At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff.

Our People

Our staff are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to building an inclusive community that values diversity, promotes wellbeing, and supports personal and professional growth. By developing a first-rate People Strategy, we aim to attract and retain top talent, enhance career progression, and ensure that every colleague feels empowered to achieve their best.

Our Values

• Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to excel.
• Sustainability: We are committed to becoming a net zero carbon institution, taking collective action for the benefit of society and the environment.
• Aspiration: We strive for excellence in all we do, empowering our staff, students, and partners to reach their highest potential.
• Trust: We build relationships based on respect, transparency, and shared goals.

Together, we are creating a future where our community, our work, and our impact truly make a difference.

Right to work

All candidates will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK during the interview process.

Due to the requirements laid out by UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK, the University can only accept applications from individuals who currently have a status allowing them to work in the UK for this position. Due to this criteria, we regret that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

Equality

We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable environment that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment ensures an inclusive atmosphere for staff, students, and the public. We manage equality and diversity through key committees and formal policies, extending our responsibility to subsidiary companies and partnerships.

Together @ UON

Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

Together @ UON affirms our dedication to creating an environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equality. We aim to foster a space where all can thrive, aligning with our mission to transform lives and inspire change.

Commitments Include:

• Creating an Inclusive Environment: Adopting a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination and ensuring all activities are inclusive.

• Supporting Students and Staff: Strengthening mental health support, enhancing disability confidence, and ensuring academic and professional support.

• Tackling Inequalities: Involving students in recruitment, integrating forums for equality data analysis, and supporting networks for protected characteristics.

UON's Major Commitments:

• Disability Confident
• Standalone Pledge
• IHRA Working Definition

For more details, visit: Equality and Diversity at UON

Mental Health Practitioner – Complex Care Residential, Yorkshire

Salary: Up to £38, 907(Full-Time) pro rota £29,180.25 per annum depending on experience

(covering 6 months  Maternity leave)

Permanent: Part time working 30 hours/ Monday to Friday

Location: Covering across residential homes, West Yorkshire/Batley, Leeds, Rotherham, Bradford and Goole.

Cambian Group, the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in children’s residential care, education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated individual to join the company as a Mental Health Practitioner. The post will require someone with previous experience of working in CAMHS settings, specifically within Looked After Children’s services.

We offer excellent training and career progression opportunities as well as a variety of staff benefits.

Job Role

You will be providing a therapeutic service to children and young people placed in the region by assessing and identifying their needs and meeting them through consultation and training of staff in order to provide them a stable and secure base. The clinician support staff to build positive and healthy relationships with young people to enable them to grow, develop and achieve their full potential through the use of a range of therapeutic approaches such as DDP, PACE, Therapeutic Parenting etc.

The member of the clinical team works holistically to help staff develop our young people’s wellbeing, independence and social and emotional resiliency, as part of the consultative model and with a multi-disciplinary approach with other professionals involved.  

Further duties are described in the attached Job Description.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Mental Health Practitioner to join our friendly team.

Essential:

Registered with the relevant professional organisation (NMC, BACP, Social Worker England etc. )Be a strong team player, with excellent communication skillsHave excellent communication, organisational and time management skills

Beneficial

Previous experience in working with children & adolescents is advantageousCAMHS experienceWorking with Looked After ChildrenChildren residential care experienceMental Health clinical background

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

Mental Health Assistant

A high achieving, modern Primary School within the Borough of Havering, are looking to fill X3 Mental Health Assistant roles to join their supportive, friendly and hardworking team. The successful candidate will work alongside the brilliant SEND, Pastoral and Safeguarding teams to address the additional needs required by students to reduce barriers to learning.

The ideal candidate for the Mental Health Assistant role would be graduates with a keen interest in Mental Health, Therapy, Psychological Research, Education, Speech and Language, Special Needs and many more!

The school have a long line of success with providing graduates with first hand, enriching experience with SEN and Mental Health. As well as being recognised by UNICEF and being given a Gold Award for inclusivity. Previously, Mental Health Assistants have continued to pursue Educational Psychology, Counselling, Therapy, Clinical Psychology as well as completing internal teacher training within the Secondary School.

The Mental Health Assistant Role will include the following responsibilities:

• Mentoring students with SEND, SEMH and Safeguarding requirements.
• Developing strong relationships with pupils; Work Experience Placements; Learning Skills Centre; and Colleges Links.
• Planning and running group sessions and 1:1 session addressing the needs of the students.

If the Mental Health Assistant role sounds like the opportunity for you, then please read on below to find out further information!

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Mental Health Assistant
• Working across Reception, KS1 & KS2
• 1:1 & group support sessions
• SEN / Mental Health focus
• Must be able to inspire and motivate pupils
• Full Time - Long-Term
• £95 - £110 per day
• Located in the Borough of Havering

SCHOOL DETAILS

• Graded 'Outstanding' in their latest Ofsted report
• Young and quirky Primary School
• Plenty of CPD opportunities throughout
• Modern facilities throughout
• Located in the London Borough of Havering

If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant opportunity , trial days can be arranged immediately!

Apply for this Mental Health Assistant opportunity by sending your CV to Ryan at EdEx. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!

Mental Health Assistant

INDTA

Role: Mental Health & Specialist Trainer

Location: Telford Head Office

Job Type Full Time, Permanent

Reports To: Training Manager

Salary: To be discussed on interview

Hours of Work: 9.00am - 5.00pm Mon - Fri

Purpose of the role:

We are committed to delivering training that empowers staff and professionals to provide safe, person-centred care. We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Mental Health & Specialist Trainer to design and deliver engaging, high-quality training programmes that strengthen our teams’ ability to support individuals with complex mental health and social care needs.

This role goes beyond raising awareness, it equips our workforce with the practical skills and confidence to manage real challenges. Training will cover areas such as:

• De-escalation strategies
• Support the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans
• Managing ligature risks
• Understanding substance and alcohol misuse and associated risks
• County lines and youth culture
• Neurodiversity and high-risk challenging behaviours

As a trainer at Komplex, you will live and breathe our 4 K’s values:

• Kindness – leading with compassion and respect.
• Kinetic – bringing energy, drive, and innovation to your delivery.
• Key – unlocking the potential of every learner, ensuring they leave with practical skills and confidence.
• Kinship – role modelling leadership qualities and inspiring others to deliver care that truly changes lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, interactive training sessions (face-to-face and virtual) for staff, managers, and professionals.
• Provide specialist training in de-escalation techniques, PBS, ligature awareness, safeguarding, county lines, and substance misuse.
• Support staff with service user-specific training pre- and post-admission, ensuring consistency and person-centred care.
• Facilitate post-incident debriefs, embedding lessons learned into future training.
• Equip staff with the confidence and skills to safeguard clients and respond effectively to complex risks.
• Ensure training content is up to date with legislation, best practice, CQC, Ofsted standards, and sector trends.
• Evaluate and adapt training to continuously improve effectiveness.
• Assess workforce knowledge and competencies during training sessions, ensuring learning outcomes are met.
• Monitor and maintain compliance by ensuring all allocated learners complete mandatory and specialist training.
• Sustain excellent learner feedback by delivering engaging, high-quality training that colleagues consistently value.

About You - Qualifications & Experience: 

Experience 

You are an engaging and confident trainer who thrives on equipping others to make a genuine difference. You bring:

• Proven experience/demonstratable experience delivering training in:
  • Mental health, ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Neurodiversity
  • Alcohol/substance misuse
  • Behaviour management, county lines, youth culture, adolescence
  • Trauma-informed care, attachment theory, MCA, and a strong knowledge in Safeguarding frameworks and DoLs
• Knowledge and/or experience in restraint reduction techniques (we use PRICE), conflict resolution and trauma-informed approaches.
• Practical experience in mental health, social care, or nursing (RMN/RNLD desirable).
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, able to adapt to diverse audiences.
• Confidence in discussing complex safeguarding issues.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a values-driven environment.
• A genuine passion to work for a company that delivers care which truly transforms lives.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Recognised teaching/training qualification (e.g. CET, PTLLS, Level 3 Award in Education & Training, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge and/or practical experience in mental health, learning disabilities, and behaviour management as a trainer.

Desirable:

• Experience delivering specialist training (implementation of Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBS), de-escalation, ligature awareness, trauma-informed care).
• Relevant qualifications in Safeguarding (Level 4), and Restraint Reduction.

Values & Culture Fit:

At Komplex, we don’t just deliver training, we shape futures. Every member of our team lives by the 4 K’s values: showing Kindness in every interaction, working with Kinetic drive and energy, being the Key to unlocking potential, and demonstrating Kinship by role-modelling excellence. By embracing these values, you’ll help create a culture where colleagues feel supported, empowered, and inspired and where the care we deliver truly transforms lives.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on services supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Ongoing training, professional development, and clinical support.
• A supportive, values-led culture that encourages innovation and best practice.
• Benefits include:
  • 24/7 access to a doctor (for you, partner, and children under 18)
  • Day off for your birthday
  • YouLife (exclusive employee discounts on retail, travel, and dining)
  • 24/7 mental health support (for you, partner, and children)
  • Home-life advice and life insurance
  • Salary sacrifice on cars (post-probation)
  • Employee of the Month initiative

If you’re ready to make your mark as part of a growing, ambitious company, apply today and let’s grow together!

Komplex Group – Where People Care About People

Job Title: Nurse Functional assessor (Mental Health nurse)

Please Note: Unfortunately, we are not able to support sponsorship to work in the UK at this time

About You:

Join Medacs Healthcare as a PIP Functional Assessor (Registered Nurse) and use your clinical expertise in a rewarding hybrid role based in Gateshead.

As an experienced Registered Nurse (RMN), you'll assess, discuss, and report on how conditions impact daily living through face-to-face and telephone assessments.

Key Skills:

• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Proficiency in typing and IT systems
• Commitment to integrity and high-quality service

Essential Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted NMC registration
• Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), or Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)
• Applications also welcome from HCPC Registered Paramedics, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists
• Minimum 1-year post-registration UK experience (NHS or private healthcare)

Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary with regular increases
• Bonus scheme
• Generous annual leave (25 days + service allowance)
• Flexible working and optional overtime
• NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement and ongoing CPD support (T&Cs apply)
• Comprehensive benefits including pension, life assurance, and more
• Employee well-being support with access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Referral bonus scheme (£2500) and employee recognition programs
• Access to discounts through our Lifestyle platform

Why Choose Us?

• Develop Your Expertise: Become a skilled Functional Assessor and report writer.
• Work Autonomously with Support: Balance independence with team collaboration.
• Career Progression Opportunities: Gain experience in coaching, auditing, and
• team management.
• Work-Life Balance: No evenings, weekends, or bank holidays with flexible and hybrid working options.

Ready to Make a Difference? Join Medacs Healthcare today.

How to Apply: Please apply with your up-to-date CV. You must provide evidence of your UK right to work.

*OTE based on meeting all eligible criteria including hybrid working, increases + optional overtime

To ensure you have the best experience with us, please let us know if we can make any adjustments to our application or interview process and feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role - just tell us when applying.

We consider ourselves to be an equitable employer which celebrates diversity and encourages inclusion. Our ongoing commitments to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion means we recognise candidates may want to anonymise their cv during the application process, if you wish to do this, you are welcome to do so.

Please see our privacy notice and note all data processing will be in line with our privacy notice that you can view by clicking here

Job Title: Nurse Functional Assessor (Mental Health Nurse)

Please Note: Unfortunately, we are not able to support sponsorship to work in the UK at this time

About You:

Join Medacs Healthcare as a PIP Clinical Assessor (Registered Nurse) and use your clinical expertise in a rewarding hybrid role based in Barnsley.

As an experienced Mental health Nurse (RMN), you'll assess, discuss, and report on how conditions impact daily living through face-to-face and telephone assessments.

Key Skills:

• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Proficiency in typing and IT systems
• Commitment to integrity and high-quality service

Essential Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted NMC registration
• Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), or Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)
• Applications also welcome from HCPC Registered Paramedics, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists
• Minimum 1-year post-registration UK experience (NHS or private healthcare)

Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary with regular increases
• Bonus scheme
• Generous annual leave (25 days + service allowance)
• Flexible working and optional overtime
• NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement and ongoing CPD support (T&Cs apply)
• Comprehensive benefits including pension, life assurance, and more
• Employee well-being support with access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Referral bonus scheme (£2500) and employee recognition programs
• Access to discounts through our Lifestyle platform

Why Choose Us?

• Develop Your Expertise: Become a skilled Clinical Assessor and report writer.
• Work Autonomously with Support: Balance independence with team collaboration.
• Career Progression Opportunities: Gain experience in coaching, auditing, and
• team management.
• Work-Life Balance: No evenings, weekends, or bank holidays with flexible and hybrid working options.

Ready to Make a Difference? Join Medacs Healthcare today.

How to Apply: Please apply with your up-to-date CV. You must provide evidence of your UK right to work.

*OTE based on meeting all eligible criteria including hybrid working, increases + optional overtime

To ensure you have the best experience with us, please let us know if we can make any adjustments to our application or interview process and feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role - just tell us when applying.

We consider ourselves to be an equitable employer which celebrates diversity and encourages inclusion. Our ongoing commitments to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion means we recognise candidates may want to anonymise their cv during the application process, if you wish to do this, you are welcome to do so.

Please see our privacy notice and note all data processing will be in line with our privacy notice that you can view by clicking here

Job Title: Nurse Functional Assessor (Mental Health Nurse)

Please Note: Unfortunately, we are not able to support sponsorship to work in the UK at this time

About You:

Join Medacs Healthcare as a PIP Clinical Assessor (Registered Nurse) and use your clinical expertise in a rewarding hybrid role based in Bradford.

As an experienced Mental health Nurse (RMN), you'll assess, discuss, and report on how conditions impact daily living through face-to-face and telephone assessments.

Key Skills:

• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Proficiency in typing and IT systems
• Commitment to integrity and high-quality service

Essential Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted NMC registration
• Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), or Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)
• Applications also welcome from HCPC Registered Paramedics, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists
• Minimum 1-year post-registration UK experience (NHS or private healthcare)

Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary with regular increases
• Bonus scheme
• Generous annual leave (25 days + service allowance)
• Flexible working and optional overtime
• NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement and ongoing CPD support (T&Cs apply)
• Comprehensive benefits including pension, life assurance, and more
• Employee well-being support with access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Referral bonus scheme (£2500) and employee recognition programs
• Access to discounts through our Lifestyle platform

Why Choose Us?

• Develop Your Expertise: Become a skilled Clinical Assessor and report writer.
• Work Autonomously with Support: Balance independence with team collaboration.
• Career Progression Opportunities: Gain experience in coaching, auditing, and
• team management.
• Work-Life Balance: No evenings, weekends, or bank holidays with flexible and hybrid working options.

Ready to Make a Difference? Join Medacs Healthcare today.

How to Apply: Please apply with your up-to-date CV. You must provide evidence of your UK right to work.

*OTE based on meeting all eligible criteria including hybrid working, increases + optional overtime

To ensure you have the best experience with us, please let us know if we can make any adjustments to our application or interview process and feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role - just tell us when applying.

We consider ourselves to be an equitable employer which celebrates diversity and encourages inclusion. Our ongoing commitments to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion means we recognise candidates may want to anonymise their cv during the application process, if you wish to do this, you are welcome to do so.

Please see our privacy notice and note all data processing will be in line with our privacy notice that you can view by clicking here

To undertake the triaging of mental health referrals meeting the threshold for urgent/crisis service and to establish an appropriate response. To undertake mental health Crisis assessments, formulation and time limited treatment planning for individuals needing an urgent/crisis response To conduct psychosocial mental health and risk assessments in accordance with service policy To develop close working links with other mental health teams and agencies to enable swift and appropriate transfer between services. To contribute to and deliver time limited, co-productive care plans in consultation with service users, families/carers, community teams, primary care and other appropriate service providers. To provide comprehensive written reports as required.

To participate in clinical supervision both on an individual basis and team/peer supervision. Also to engage in delivering supervision to more junior members of the team. Maintain clinical records according to professional and Trust standards. To attend and contribute to clinical meetings within SHSC.

To work flexibly and provide cover in the absence of other clinicians within urgent & crisis service. Ensure efficient recording of activity and outcome data. To actively take part in and encourage the placement of students within the service.

Mental Health Support Workers

Are you passionate about supporting individuals with mental health needs? Personalised, compassionate care and support can transform lives. Join a team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the people supported by offering professional, tailored support in the comfort of their own homes.

Position: Mental Health Support Workers

Location: Skelmersdale WN8

Salary: From £13.10 an hour

Contract : Part-Time 18 hours per week

Shifts : 2x Shifts per week, shifts type are:

• 4pm to 11pm (Sleep) then 7am to 9am (during the week)
• 11am to 11pm (Sleep) then 7am to 11am (during the weekend)

About the role:

In this role, you will provide vital support to an adult with a Learning Disability impacting on verbal communication and cognitive processing, helping them navigate daily life with dignity and independence. This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

We are searching for extra special Health Care Support Workers who have experience, passion and pride when supporting people and this vacancy would suit someone who is looking for an exciting opportunity and wants to work in this area.

We are passionate about our Support Workers having both the right experience and the right values. This is why applicants should hold a full UK driving license, be resilient, flexible and composed in their approach. Experience with following Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice is a must as well as experience working with complex individuals with health needs, traumatic backgrounds and challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

Your work will include clinical and social care, tailored to each person's needs:

• Implement and adhere to individually tailored Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) plans to understand, prevent, and de-escalate incidents of challenging behaviour.
• Use approved and trained de-escalation techniques to manage situations calmly and safely.
• Challenging behaviour support. Responding with empathy and professionalism.
• Crisis intervention. Providing support during difficult moments.
• Promoting independence. Building confidence and life skills.
• Medication support. Ensuring safe and timely administration.
• Specialist clinical care. Addressing complex needs with expertise and compassion.

With support from our wider teams and smart technology, you will make a difference every day. We provide specialist clinical training and ongoing support to help you grow your career.

• To provide support, and spend therapeutic time with an allocated group of people supported.
• To promote and support the physical health, comfort, wellbeing and recovery of people supported, and to assist them in re-establishing their place in the community, as appropriate.
• To assist Registered Professionals in assessments and care planning/ implementation and evaluation of individualized care plans.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must be caring, have good communication and have the ability to adapting changing health needs. You will be fully flexible so we can continue to support people around the clock.

Due to the nature of the role you will need to have a UK or International manual driving license.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a full induction, which will take place in Chadderton, Oldham (OL9). This is a Nine day induction (Over 3 weeks) and we require all successful applicants to attend all days.

In return:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Whilst experience is not required we very much welcome previous experience of working with adults with learning disabilities, Outreach Support Worker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker. #INDNFP