We’re expanding our Positive Behavioural Support Team in County Durham and currently have one 28‑hour post and 24‑hour post based at Barnard Castle. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about delivering high‑quality care and making a real difference in people’s lives. You’ll work in a specialist day service (Monday‑Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm), supporting young people and adults with learning disabilities and complex behaviours.
For more information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Clare Rain, Pathways and Positive Journey's Support Manager, by email at clare.rain@durham.gov.uk or telephone 07768801053.
As part of a dedicated team, you’ll help implement positive behaviour support plans, manage behaviours effectively, and create a safe, empowering environment. You’ll act as a role‑model, promoting independence and informed choice. You will receive a full induction, ongoing training and regular supervision.
Please refer to the attached person specification for full criteria.
Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All employees share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; therefore an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought, including a check of the Adults Barred List. Applicants should be aware that the DBS check will disclose both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, in line with current legislation, and will confirm whether an individual is barred from working with adults.
Interviews will be held Week Commencing 29th June 2026. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who meet all essential criteria and who have indicated that they have a disability, are a looked‑after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the contributory Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted. Please visit https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/2083/How-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application.
For assistance when applying for this role, contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27 or via email RecruitmentAHS@durham.gov.uk. All correspondence relating to your application will be sent from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk.