Job Description

Hours:

Shifts, including morning, afternoon and nights. Up to 25 hours per week

Role Purpose

The Behaviour Support Worker will support children and young people with severe behaviours that challenge within a new, CIW-regulated children's residential home. The service operates using therapeutic principles to provide short-term, specialist residential support.
The purpose of the role is to help children feel safe, understood, and happy, to bring enjoyment, laughter, and positive experiences into their daily lives, and to support meaningful behavioural change. This service is designed as an intervention to strengthen family relationships, with the clear aim of supporting children to return home and remain living with their families.

Key Responsibilities

Provide consistent, child-centred care in line with individual care plans, placement plans, and behaviour support plans Build warm, positive, and respectful relationships with children, helping them feel valued and understood Create opportunities for fun, enjoyment, and achievement, recognising the importance of making children smile and experience positive moments every day Implement plans focused on understanding the function of behaviour and reducing behaviours that challenge Ensure children's voices are heard and respected in all aspects of their care Support children with daily routines, education, health appointments, and activities Promote social skills, independence, and emotional development appropriate to the child Work in partnership with families, recognising the importance of maintaining and strengthening family relationships Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers, and multi-disciplinary professionals (e.g. social workers, psychologists, education providers) Contribute to the development of a positive, consistent, and values-led service culture

Person Specification

Experience supporting children or young people with severe behaviours that challenge Knowledge of safeguarding, children's rights, and professional boundaries Ability to remain calm, consistent, and resilient in high-pressure situations Strong communication and relationship-building skills Willingness to register with Social Care Wales (or already registered) and work towards Level 2 Health and Social Care Qual Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins

What We Offer

Real Living Wage or above The opportunity to be part of a specialist, intervention-based residential service A role where you can make a genuine difference, bring joy into children's lives, and support family stability Ongoing supervision and professional development A supportive, values-driven team environment Private medical insurance (post probation)

Safeguarding & Compliance Statement

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Social Care Wales registration, and safer recruitment checks in line with CIW regulations. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the rights and welfare of children and young people. (edited)

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 13.46 per hour

Benefits:

Life insurance Private dental insurance Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:

Haverfordwest: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person