Behaviour Support Worker

ABL; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organization in Bolton is seeking a Behaviour Support Worker to provide personalized, one-to-one support to children and young people facing complex needs. The role involves building trusting relationships, delivering tailored support plans, and collaborating with clinical teams. Successful candidates will possess experience with complex needs and excellent communication skills. This position offers various employee benefits such as flexible annual leave and leadership development opportunities. Work will require evening and weekend availability.

Benefits

Birthday Day off

Flexible Annual Leave scheme

Flu jabs

Blue Light Card

Cycle to work scheme

Leadership and staff away days

Training and Development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with complex needs is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Calm, solution-focused approach is needed for challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with children and families.
• Deliver structured support plans tailored to individual needs.
• Work closely with clinicians for consistent support.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with additional or complex needs

Excellent communication skills

Calm, solution-focused approach

Understanding of safeguarding

Confidence in using IT systems

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Job description

Hours: 37.5 hours across a 7 day working week

Evening and weekend work will be required.

Location: Delivery across North West, Office based in Bolton

Closing Date: 21st December 2025

Please quote job reference: ABL 723f

Make a Real Difference in the Lives of Young People

Are you passionate about supporting children, young people, and families facing challenging circumstances? Whether you’ve worked in youth services, residential care, education, or community support, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

We’re looking for a Behaviour Support Worker to join our dedicated team at ABL Health, a values-driven organisation committed to reducing health inequalities and improving lives through community-based support.

About the Role

You’ll be part of an experienced and supportive team delivering personalised, one-to-one support to children and young people across a variety of settings: at home, in schools, and within the community. Our clients may be experiencing a range of needs, including suspected or diagnosed neurodiversity, mental health challenges, trauma, and behaviours considered complex or high‑risk.

Duties and Responsibilities

In this role, you will build trusting relationships with children, young people, and their families, delivering structured support plans tailored to each individual’s needs. You will work closely with clinicians and support colleagues to ensure a joined‑up, consistent approach, contributing to assessments and interventions under the guidance of our Clinical Lead. You will promote positive behaviour, emotional resilience, and personal development in young people, while maintaining accurate and professional records using digital tools and systems. This is a varied and rewarding position, ideal for someone confident working independently while also valuing team collaboration.

Essential skills and qualities

• Experience working with children or young people with additional or complex needs
• Excellent communication skills: both written and verbal
• A calm, solution‑focused approach to challenging situations
• An understanding of safeguarding
• Confidence in using IT systems and digital tools
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel across the region

Employee Benefits

• Birthday Day off
• Flexible Annual Leave scheme
• 37.5 hours working week
• Flu jabs
• Blue Light Card
• Cycle to work scheme
• Leadership and staff away days
• Training and Development

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to discuss the post further, please contact the HR department on 01204 584069 or email [e-mail].

CVs will not be accepted.