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The starting salary for this full-time, permanent role is £40,296 per annum based on 36 hours per week.
Are you passionate about supporting children, young people and their families through times of crisis due to behaviours of concern as a result of an ASD diagnosis and learning disabilities? Ready to advance your career in transforming services to meet their needs?
Look no further – we have the perfect role for you! We are excited to be hiring a new Lead Behaviour Support Worker to join our fantastic Children's Crisis Intensive Support Service (CCISS).
Rewards and benefits
- 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the team
The Children's Crisis Intensive Support Service is a county wide service for children aged 4-18 with behaviours of concern because of a Learning Disability and/or Autism and who are at risk of placement breakdown. We have a Service Manager, Team Manager, Senior Social Worker and five Behaviour Support Workers working across the county.
CCISS work alongside Community CAMHS, LD CAMHS and Children's Services Cases at level 4 where there is a high risk of placement breakdown. Our fundamental aim is to maintain the child in their home or local community provision through a positive Behaviour Support approach (PBS).
What others say about us
We've had some incredibly positive feedback which further underpins why the work we do is so important. Some of the comments given from both young people and their parents/carers were:
"Life changing support. Incredibly grateful"
"Fabulous service and support. Has helped restore my faith and hope at a very tricky time and take on a much more positive outlook on neurodiversity. Thank you so much!"
"I liked Danielle - she was amazing and knows me well."
"Always helped me calm down."
"I liked Face Timing!"
"Danielle always made me smile!"
About the role
In this role, you will support and line manage our Behaviour Support Workers to develop a consistent approach to induction and training. You will also support the development of the bed pathway and admission process for assessment beds at Opal Avenue.
As a Lead Behavioural Support Worker you will hold a small but more complex case load, taking the lead with completing basic functional assessments. You will create systems of support around the child, young person and their family. In addition, you will assure quality and a high standard of intervention and recording, as well as consistency of support plans, within the team. This role will involve working alongside the children's social work team, ICB and health and education services.
Shortlisting criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
- Experience of working in a team that supports children and young people who are Autistic, have additional needs and/or behaviours of concern
- An ability to provide supervision, support and identify work plans / direct work and representation at professional meetings
- Flexibility and ability to complete direct work with children and families in their homes and support pathway to Opal Avenue assessment beds
- A qualification or evidence of training in Positive Behaviour Support and Basic Functional Assessment
Contact us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Andrea Willox by email at andrea.willox@surreycc.gov.uk.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 2nd June 2024 with interviews to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.
Our values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
- The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
- The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
