Behavioural Analyst - Children's / Fostering - Temporary
Job description
37 hours per week
Fixed Term up to March 2028
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for care-experienced children and young people? Do you have a strong background in Behaviour Analysis and trauma-informed approaches? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our innovative Placement Support Team within Bridgend County Borough Council’s fostering service.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Behaviour Analyst to work as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team supporting children living in foster care and those returning home through reunification. You will use your expertise to:
* Deliver behaviour assessments and design personalised support plans
* Provide direct therapeutic work with children and young people
* Mentor and train foster carers and staff on behavioural strategies and trauma-informed practice
* Collaborate with the wider network around the child to ensure consistent and effective support
* Contribute to placement planning and help maintain placement stability
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children’s lives by reducing placement breakdowns and enhancing the confidence and skills of those who care for them.
About You:
* A Master's level qualification in Applied Behaviour Analysis (or equivalent)
* Registration with Social Care Wales (or be eligible to register)
* Experience of working with children who have experienced trauma and present with complex behaviours
* Strong skills in designing, delivering, and evaluating behaviour support interventions
* A positive, collaborative approach to working with carers, professionals, and families
* Experience within fostering or community settings is desirable, but not essential.
* The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
* Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Adults & Children's Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
Weekend Working are a requirement of this post.
Closing Date: 07 January 2026
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