Behaviour Support Worker

Hampshire County Council; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Behaviour Support Worker to join the Primary Behaviour Service. You will support children and young people with SEMH needs through targeted interventions, working closely with schools, families and partners to promote inclusion and emotional wellbeing.

You will contribute to workforce development and service expansion, with access to Employee Assistance and a Local Government Pension Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group interventions that help children and young people overcome barriers to learning and participation.
• Provide practical, pastoral and behavioural support, using de-escalation techniques and agreed strategies to meet individual needs.
• Work closely with schools, families and partner agencies to develop and implement effective support plans.
• Model and share good practice, contributing to behaviour support consultation, advice, training and workforce development.
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to reviews and help evaluate the impact of support provided.

Job description

As a Behaviour Support Worker within the Primary Behaviour Service, you’ll make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Using your empathy, resilience and relationship‑building skills, you’ll help pupils overcome barriers to learning, engagement and inclusion, enabling them to get the most from their education. Working in partnership with schools, families and other professionals, you’ll deliver targeted support and practical interventions that promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing service, including supporting the expansion of provision into Key Stage 3 settings and contributing to Hampshire Local Area Partnership’s Experts at Hand offer, helping schools build confidence, capability and inclusive practice.

What you’ll do

• Deliver individual and group interventions that help children and young people overcome barriers to learning and participation.
• Provide practical, pastoral and behavioural support, using de-escalation techniques and agreed strategies to meet individual needs.
• Work closely with schools, families and partner agencies to develop and implement effective support plans.
• Model and share good practice, contributing to behaviour support consultation, advice, training and workforce development.
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to reviews and help evaluate the impact of support provided.
  Experience working in secondary schools with children and families, ideally supporting those with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of child development and an understanding of the factors that can affect a child’s ability to access and engage in education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, schools and professionals.
• The ability to remain calm, professional and solution-focused when managing challenging situations.
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and a belief that every child can succeed with the right support.
  Be part of a collaborative and highly valued team making a real difference to children and young people across Hampshire.
• Play a key role in an expanding service, with opportunities to contribute to innovative behaviour support and workforce development initiatives.
• Access to Health Assured’s comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.