Behaviour Support Worker

Behaviour Support Worker

Newcastle and Gateshead | £17-£20 per Hour

We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled Behaviour Support Worker to support young people with behavioural, emotional and additional learning needs.

This role focuses on promoting positive behaviours, emotional wellbeing and long-term positive outcomes.

Main Duties

Supporting positive behaviour strategies. Encouraging engagement in education and activities. Helping young people develop emotional resilience. Supporting social skill development. Reducing barriers to participation and independence. Monitoring and recording progress. Encouraging positive decision-making.

Ideal Experience

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in:

Behaviour mentoring SEND support School settings Pupil referral units (PRUs) Residential childcare Youth offending services SEMH support Autism support Learning disabilities

Candidate Expectations

Successful applicants will demonstrate:

Strong behaviour management skills. Positive and proactive communication. A solution-focused approach. Professionalism and reliability. Understanding of safeguarding procedures. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Compliance

Applicants will be required to complete:

Enhanced DBS Reference checks Right to Work verification Mandatory safeguarding training Employment history review