Job Introduction
This role has a starting salary of £33,552 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. These roles are offered as fixed term contracts for a year.
This is a community facing role where you will work from the office but will also be required to visit family homes and school settings (when appropriate) to make observations and offer hands-on support. You will also be on call to respond to any 'crisis' situations across the county. We work from 2pm to 10pm Monday – Friday and from 9am to 5pm on Saturdays.
Rewards and Benefits:
* 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
* 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Team:
We are a person centred, highly motivated and innovative team working with children and young people from 4-18 years old who have a learning disability and/or autism with behaviours of concern, to prevent family or placement breakdown.
All our work is underpinned by the positive behaviour support framework and an understanding that all behaviours are a form of communication.
About the Role:
In this role, you will be provided with the opportunity to build your knowledge, experience and skills in supporting children and young people who have autism, learning disabilities and behaviours of concern. You will also work with the families of these children and young people.
As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will be assessing children's behavioural functions and identifying appropriate strategies/environmental changes that can be implemented to reduce behaviours of concern. This will involve identifying on-going or long-term support needs.
Shortlisting Criteria:
To be considered for shortlisting for interview your application should clearly evidence the following:
* Experience working with children or adults with LD and ASC / behaviours of concern.
* Educated to GCSE standard OR have Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English.
* Experience/knowledge of SEND process and pathway.
* Willingness to work out of hours when needed.
You will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role.
We will provide coaching in positive behaviour support and identify any further training needs to meet the requirements of the role.
Contact us:
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.
For an informal discussion, please contact Andrea Wilcox by email at
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 19th October 2025 with interviews to follow.
An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council
Commitment Wording
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.