Job Introduction We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. This permanent role has a starting salary of £42,958 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our Crisis Service team as a Lead Behaviour Support Worker. We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average. Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents 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 Team manager in development of the service and day to day operations. 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. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours : 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 the community A qualification or evidence of training in Positive Behaviour Support and Basic Functional Assessment To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please describe your experience working with children and young people who are Autistic, have additional needs, and/or present behaviours of concern. Describe your experience of supervising staff, developing work plans, and representing your service in professional or multi-agency meetings. Can you give an example of your direct work with children and families in homes or community settings, and how you adapt your approach? Please outline your training or qualifications in Positive Behaviour Support and/or Functional Assessment, and how you apply this in practice. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 19/07/2026 with interviews planned to follow. 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. The role holder will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. 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. Please contact Andrea Willox via email. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

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