Behaviour Support Worker in Southampton

The team are dedicated practitioners with extensive experience working in Hampshire Primary Schools to promote children's positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing. The service offers outreach and in-reach support for primary children with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). The approach is to provide targeted support early in a child's life, helping to meet their needs to get the most out of their education.

Behaviour Support Workers are a vital part of the team who work in collaboration with teachers to plan and deliver interventions for pupils with SEMH needs. The role is based at the Clifford Centre, Calmore for in-reach sessions and also out in schools across the area for outreach work. Occasionally there may be a requirement to support the link team at the Keppel Centre in Eastleigh. The role is Term-Time only (working 40 weeks per annum) and covers the New Forest and South Test Valley areas. You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and you must have a current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborating closely with colleagues, you will identify children’s needs, offer advice and help to develop plans to improve outcomes.
• You will work 1-to-1 with children in schools delivering bespoke plans and supporting in class.
• Work alongside school staff developing their knowledge and skills and modelling good practice.
• Work with colleagues to support the delivery of in-reach sessions for pupils who attend the centre.
• Be involved with supporting the delivery of training and the strategic work of the centre.

What we’re looking for:

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. education, health, social care) or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience of working in schools is essential, possibly including special educational needs.
• Knowledge and awareness of factors which may impact a child’s ability to access education.
• A talent for connecting with children and young people and building positive relationships with them, their parents/carers and other professionals.
• Capacity to deal with challenging situations, work under pressure and make independent judgements within agreed limits.
• A team player who can listen to others while also contributing ideas.
• Sound IT skills and ability to accurately record information.

Benefits:

The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive induction programme with all necessary training. Ongoing CPD opportunities are also available.

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Check. As such, and in line with safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be taken prior to interview.

Equal Opportunities:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer, committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.