Behavioural Analyst

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for care-experienced children and young people? Do you have a strong background in Behaviour Analysis and trauma-informed approaches?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our innovative Placement Support Team within Bridgend County Borough Council's fostering service.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Behaviour Analyst to work as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team supporting children living in foster care and those returning home through reunification. You will use your expertise to:

Deliver behaviour assessments and design personalised support plans

Provide direct therapeutic work with children and young people

Mentor and train foster carers and staff on behavioural strategies and trauma-informed practice

Collaborate with the wider network around the child to ensure consistent and effective support

Contribute to placement planning and help maintain placement stability
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's lives by reducing placement breakdowns and enhancing the confidence and skills of those who care for them.

You will have:

A Master's level qualification in Applied Behaviour Analysis (or equivalent)
Registration with Social Care Wales (or be eligible to register)

Experience of working with children who have experienced trauma and present with complex behaviours

Strong skills in designing, delivering, and evaluating behaviour support interventions

A positive, collaborative approach to working with carers, professionals, and families

Experience within fostering or community settings is desirable, but not essential.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced with Adults & Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Weekend Working are a requirement of this post.

Closing Date: 25 March 2026

Shortlisting Date: 26 March 2026

Interview Date: 02 April 2026

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

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