Salary: £26,000 per year with a progression to £26,500 per year on successful completion of probation
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including weekends and Bank Holidays
Location: Delivery across North West, Office based in Bolton
Closing Date: 30th July 2026
Please quote job reference: ABL 723w
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to
[email protected]
Make a Real Difference in the Lives of Young People
Are you passionate about supporting children, young people, and families facing challenging circumstances? Whether you’ve worked in youth services, residential care, education, or community support, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
We’re 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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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. This is a varied and rewarding position, ideal for someone with confidence in working independently whilst also valuing team collaboration.
About the role
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. Our clients may be experiencing a range of needs, including suspected or diagnosed neurodiversity, mental health challenges, trauma, and behaviours considered as complex or high-risk.
In this role, you will:
- Deliver personalised support based on a Child or Young Person’s (CYP) support plan.
- Aid in promoting individual’s independence based on their level of need.
- Assist individual’s 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 individual’s 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 individual’s we support.
Who we’re looking for:
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.
Why Join ABL Health?
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
Ready to Apply?
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.
Employee Benefits:
Birthday Day off
Flexible Annual Leave scheme
Employee Referral scheme
37.5 hours working week
Flu jabs
Blue Light Card
Cycle to work scheme
Leadership and staff away days
Training and Development
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.
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to
[email protected]
If you have any questions about the role or would like to discuss the post further, please contact the HR department on 01204 584069 or email
[email protected].
