Behaviour Support Worker

NHS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated health organization is seeking a Behaviour Support Worker to provide personalized, one-to-one support to children and young people facing various challenges. The role emphasizes building trusting relationships and promoting positive behavior while working within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should have experience in youth work, education, or mental health services. The position offers a supportive workplace culture, ongoing training, and a focus on making a lasting impact in the community.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible annual leave scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Knowledge of performance frameworks and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized support based on individual support plans.
• Assist individuals in accessing the community.
• Work flexibly throughout varying hours including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Safeguarding knowledge

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

We are 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.

Main duties of the job

Youll be part of an experienced and supportive team deliveringpersonalised, one-to-one support to children and young people across a varietyof settings: at home, in schools, and within the community. Our clients may beexperiencing a range of needs, including suspected or diagnosed neurodiversity,mental health challenges, trauma, and behaviours considered complex orhigh-risk.

About us

ABL is an exciting fast-paced, growing community health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered, provider of community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence based, innovative, effective and relevant health care services in partnership with individuals, communities and stakeholders.

Job responsibilities

Within this role, you will build trustingrelationships with children, young people, and their families, deliveringstructured support plans tailored to each individuals needs. You will workclosely with clinicians and support colleagues to ensure a joined-up,consistent approach, contributing to assessments and interventions under theguidance of our Clinical Lead. You will promote positive behaviour, emotionalresilience, and personal development in young people, while maintainingaccurate and professional records using digital tools and systems. This is avaried and rewarding position, ideal for someone with confidence in workingindependently whilst also valuing team collaboration.

About the role

As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will beworking within the Intensive Personalised Support (IPS) team. IPS are anexperienced and supportive team, and as a staff member, you will collaborate indelivering personalised, one-to-one support to children and young people acrossa variety of settings: at home, in schools, and within the community. Ourclients may be experiencing a range of needs, including suspected or diagnosedneurodiversity, mental health challenges, trauma, and behaviours considered as complexor high-risk.

In this role, you will:

Deliver personalised support based on aChild or Young Persons (CYP) support plan.

Aid in promoting individualsindependence based on their level of need.

Assist individuals in accessing thecommunity.

Help in updating support plans andproviding essential observations based on first-hand experience with theclient.

Report on medical and welfare needs ofclients as necessary.

Monitor individuals presentation andreport concerns to senior team members or management.

Provide accurate notes that capture anhonest depiction of a session with a client for record-keeping purposes.

Update support plans and riskassessments based on any new observations of the CYP.

Work flexibly throughout varying hours,including evenings and weekends.

Actively safeguard the individuals wesupport.

Who were looking for:

We welcome people from a range ofprofessional backgrounds, particularly those with experience in:

Youth work or family support.

Education or alternative provision.

Residential care or supported living.

Mental health or wellbeing services.

Why Join ABL Health?

ABL is a growing, community-focused healthorganisation recognised for its innovative and person-centred services.

We are:

People-powered - we listen to individualsand co-create solutions

Bold - not afraid to try new approaches

Thoughtful - always responsive andrespectful

Effective - driven by evidence and realoutcomes

Ready to Apply?

Within this position, youll be part of adynamic, multidisciplinary team and benefit from:

Ongoing training and developmentopportunities.

A supportive and inclusive workplaceculture.

Access to professional clinical guidanceand peer support.

A real opportunity to shape change in thelives of vulnerable young people.

We actively welcome applicants fromdiverse backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunities for all.

Beyond this, the company provides variousbenefits such as:

Birthday off.

Blue Light card eligibility.

28 days annual leave + the bank holidaysyou work.

Flexible annual leave scheme with theability to buy or sell days of annual leave.

If you're ready to bring your experience,energy, and empathy to a role where you can truly make a difference, wed loveto hear from you.

Join us in helping children and youngpeople across the North-West build safer, more stable futures.

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

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working with children and young people
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in supporting functional/psychological assessments.
• Sound knowledge of relevant performance frameworks, quality standards legal and ethical frameworks.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels, with individuals, groups, organisations and the public.
• Ability to deal calmly and effectively with conflict.
• Ability to work with groups from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines amid a range of competing demands.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work flexibly to overcome challenges.
• Ability to collate and analyse data to ensure the effectiveness of service outputs.
• The ability to support the IPS team independently, with the understanding of when to escalate situations.
• An understanding of Safeguarding.
• Effective computer literacy skills, including use of Microsoft Office systems.
• Sound knowledge of relevant performance frameworks, quality standards, legal and ethical frameworks.

Job Specific Requirements

• Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need.
• The ability to travel independently across the organisational footprint.
• A full driving licence and ownership of a vehicle for travel across the region.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,518 to £26,518 a yearPro rata part time