Behavioural Support Worker

Overview

The service delivers healthcare support to children and young people with learning disabilities aged 0‑18 and their families, working as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes learning disability and paediatric nurses, support workers, clinical psychologists, paediatricians, psychiatrists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and dietitians.

• Work under the supervision of a Learning Disability Nurse and Consultant Clinical Psychologist, supporting one child for up to two hours per day in the family home and local community.
• Implement a psychologically‑informed positive behaviour support plan.
• Establish good rapport and enable accessible communication with the child and family.
• Support and encourage engagement in meaningful activities and promote independence skills.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure a suitable environment and high quality of life for the child.

• Experience or training in learning disability, paediatric nursing, psychology or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with children, families and professionals.
• Good understanding of positive behaviour support and person‑centred care.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Welsh is desirable;
  Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and human rights as required by EEO policy.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an equal‑opportunity and Disability Confident Employer. All candidates will receive recruitment correspondence via the email address supplied on the application.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh;
Welsh applications will not be treated less favourably than English ones.