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Support Worker

ABL Health Ltd

Farnworth, BL4 0JL

Salary

£26,000

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

6 September 2026

3 days left

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children, young people, and families facing challenging circumstances? Whether you have worked in youth services, ...

Youll 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 individuals 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.

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 Persons (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.

Who were 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, youll 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, wed 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.

ABL is an exciting fast-paced, growing community health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered, provider of community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence based, innovative, effective and relevant health care services in partnership with individuals, communities and stakeholders.

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.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

1 September 2026

Last checked

2 September 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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ABL Health Ltd

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