Behaviour Support worker

Behaviour Support worker

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Sector:

Other

Region:

South East

Location:

Ron Groves House

Salary:

£29,064 to £31,022 per annum

Salary Description:

29064 - 31022

Posted:

29/04/2026

Recruiter:

Oxfordshire County Council

Job Ref:

OCC/TP/1038/2008

About UsChildren and Family Care Services supports Children/Young people aged 0 -18yrs who have a diagnosed disability and are open to the Disability Social work teams.

We are dedicated to empowering disabled children and young people tolead fulfilling lives, regardless of the challenges they face.

Wesupport children and their families around their needs, no matter how complex, ensuring they receive thesupport and care they deserve.

We provide domiciliary homecare, and short break opportunities for young people in their care.

Our team is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of those we support.

We believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and encouraged to thrive.

If you are looking to join a team that'scommitted to making meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you!

About the RoleAs a Behaviour Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting children who may present with behaviours that challenge, helping them develop positive coping strategies and improve their social, emotional, and communication skills.

You willsupport children and young people in their family homes, but also in their local community, helping them to access and enjoy local services, such as parks or leisure centres.

The role involves alternate weekend working.

About youWe are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals with proven experience of working with disabled children who may communicate their needs, wishes and feelings through behaviours that can challenge.

You will be part of an established team and will work with your team members to provide children and young people with the best standard of care.

The successful applicants will demonstrate acommitment to continuous development and to working towards or successful completion of a certification in Care Skills award.

You will need to be a car driver and have access to a car for work purposes, and be physically able torespond to children who may present in crisis.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Rewards and benefits

Generous Annual Leave:

Up to 33 day's holiday p.a. (pro rata), plus bank holidays - Option to 'buy' additional days.

Flexible Working:

We cultivate a flexible working culture to help you balance your work and personal life and offer technology tosupport agile working (where role permits).We are open to discussing your needs and how we can accommodate them, so pleasefeel free to reach out.

Comprehensive Pension Scheme:

A generous local government pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 19.9%, ensuring your financial security for the future.

Employee Assistance Programme:

24/7 access to telephone advice andsupport for a wide range of issues related to work, personal, and family life.

Health and WellbeingSupport:

24/7 access to health and wellbeing resources.

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies:

A full range of family-friendly policies, including generous maternity, paternity, and adoption entitlements. You can also access childcare vouchers and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Training and Development:

A wide range of learning and development opportunities, including continuous professional development to enhance your skills and career progression.

Local and National Discounts:

Discounts on shopping, travel, insurance, food, health, and leisure activities.

Ourcommitment to:

Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.

Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.

Ourcommitment to:

Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a DisabilityConfident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.

We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.

We are alsocommitted to helping andsupporting those transitioning from HM ArmedForces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Ourcommitment to:

SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers toshare thiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Ourcommitment to:

Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact us at: jane.rivers@oxfordshire.gov.uk