Support Worker in Farnworth

Are you passionate about supporting children, young people, and families facing challenging circumstances? Whether you have worked in youth services, residential care, education, or community support, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact. We are looking for a Behaviour Support Worker to join our dedicated team at ABL Health, a values-driven organisation committed to reducing health inequalities and improving lives through community-based support.

You will be part of an experienced and supportive team delivering personalised, one-to-one support to children and young people across a variety of settings: at home, in schools, and within the community. Our clients may be experiencing a range of needs, including suspected or diagnosed neurodiversity, mental health challenges, trauma, and behaviours considered complex or high-risk.

Within this role, you will build trusting relationships with children, young people, and their families, delivering structured support plans tailored to each individual's needs. You will work closely with clinicians and support colleagues to ensure a joined-up, consistent approach, contributing to assessments and interventions under the guidance of our Clinical Lead. You will promote positive behaviour, emotional resilience, and personal development in young people, while maintaining accurate and professional records using digital tools and systems.

As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will be working within the Intensive Personalised Support (IPS) team. IPS are an experienced and supportive team, and as a staff member, you will collaborate in delivering personalised, one-to-one support to children and young people across a variety of settings: at home, in schools, and within the community.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver personalised support based on a Child or Young Person's (CYP) support plan.
• Aid in promoting individuals' independence based on their level of need.
• Assist individuals in accessing the community.
• Help in updating support plans and providing essential observations based on first-hand experience with the client.
• Report on medical and welfare needs of clients as necessary.
• Monitor individuals' presentation and report concerns to senior team members or management.
• Provide accurate notes that capture an honest depiction of a session with a client for record-keeping purposes.
• Update support plans and risk assessments based on any new observations of the CYP.
• Work flexibly throughout varying hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Actively safeguard the individuals we support.

We welcome people from a range of professional backgrounds, particularly those with experience in:

• Youth work or family support.
• Education or alternative provision.
• Residential care or supported living.
• Mental health or wellbeing services.

ABL is a growing, community-focused health organisation recognised for its innovative and person-centred services. We are:

• People-powered - we listen to individuals and co-create solutions.
• Bold - not afraid to try new approaches.
• Thoughtful - always responsive and respectful.
• Effective - driven by evidence and real outcomes.

Within this position, you'll be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team and benefit from:

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Access to professional clinical guidance and peer support.
• A real opportunity to shape change in the lives of vulnerable young people.

We actively welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunities for all. Beyond this, the company provides various benefits such as:

• Birthday off.
• Blue Light card eligibility.
• 28 days annual leave + the bank holidays you work.
• Flexible annual leave scheme with the ability to buy or sell days of annual leave.

If you're ready to bring your experience, energy, and empathy to a role where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in helping children and young people across the North-West build safer, more stable futures.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Experience

• Essential: Experience of working with children and young people.
• Desirable: Evidence of continued professional development. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team. Experience in supporting functional/psychological assessments. Sound knowledge of relevant performance frameworks, quality standards, legal and ethical frameworks.

Skills and Knowledge

• Essential: Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels, with individuals, groups, organisations and the public. Ability to deal calmly and effectively with conflict. Ability to work with groups from different backgrounds and cultures. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines amid a range of competing demands. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work flexibly to overcome challenges. Ability to collate and analyse data to ensure the effectiveness of service outputs. The ability to support the IPS team independently, with the understanding of when to escalate situations. An understanding of Safeguarding. Effective computer literacy skills, including use of Microsoft Office systems.
• Desirable: Sound knowledge of relevant performance frameworks, quality standards, legal and ethical frameworks.

Job Specific Requirements

• Essential: Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need. The ability to travel independently across the organisational footprint. A full driving licence and ownership of a vehicle for travel across the region.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.