We are looking for a Specialist Behavioural Support Worker to join a dedicated service supporting individuals with learning disabilities and behavioural needs.
This is a highly rewarding, hands-on role where you will provide person-centred support, helping people build independence, develop life skills, and live fulfilling, meaningful lives within the community.
About the Role
As a Specialist Behavioural Support Worker, you will work closely with individuals who may present behaviours of concern, autism, or complex learning disabilities. The role focuses on promoting wellbeing, encouraging positive outcomes, and supporting people to engage with activities they enjoy.
You will build trusting relationships, provide practical and emotional support, and work collaboratively with professionals and stakeholders to ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality support.
Key Responsibilities
Support individuals to live active, fulfilling, and person-centred lives
Encourage participation in hobbies, activities, and community engagement
Provide respectful, dignified personal care where required
Promote independence, confidence, and life skills development
Monitor wellbeing and report any welfare or safeguarding concerns
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external professionals
Consistently review and support progress towards individual goals
This role involves shift work and sleep-in duties.
About You
We are seeking someone who is warm, calm under pressure, and genuinely motivated to support others. You should be confident in supporting individuals with complex behavioural needs.
You will ideally be someone who:
Enjoys meaningful interaction and relationship-building
Demonstrates patience, empathy, and emotional resilience
Is confident, proactive, and able to take positive risks
Is comfortable participating in activities and community-based support
Requirements
NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care or related field
Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, or behaviours of concern
Full UK driving licence and willingness to drive as part of duties
Experience supporting individuals with complex or high-support needs
Background in community-based or activity-focused support
Knowledge of safeguarding and positive behaviour approaches
If you are compassionate, resilient, and motivated by making a real difference, we would love to hear from you.