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 & Childrens 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: 22 October 2025
Shortlisting Date: 23 October 2025
Interview Date: 04 November 2025
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
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Job reference
17929
Date posted
02/10/2025
Application closing date
22/10/2025
Location
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Salary
£40,777 - £42,839 per annum
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Early Years and Childcare
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