Behaviour Support Worker (E7285) - North East Primary Area Inclusion Partnership
Leeds City Council
£24466.00-29323.00 per year
Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS19, United Kingdom
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About Leeds City Council
Leeds City Council is a local authority. They oversee local services.
Job description from Leeds City Council
Are you enthusiastic, hardworking and prepared to go that extra mile?
- Are you calm and patient with a good sense of humour?
- Can you work effectively with a diverse group of primary age children?
- Are you great at working on your own initiative as well as being part of a team?
The North East Primary AIP would like to recruit an energetic, creative and personable Behaviour Support Worker who is driven and strives to make a difference in the lives of the children and young people we support.
The Behaviour Support Worker will work alongside the team and under the guidance of the senior staff in order to support the pupils in targeted interventions while attending the NEPAIP inclusion base and during reintegration into schools to secure the effective inclusion for vulnerable children.
We are looking for a team member who can demonstrate:
energy and enthusiasm, a solution focused approach, resilience and strong commitment to our aims in supporting the inclusion of the pupils within the city.
You will be joining a team of supportive, positive and dedicated practitioners who have created a secure, strong and inclusive locality-based support and provision for children with social, emotional and mental health needs, and the schools in the area. You will be an integral addition to the team as we continue to develop on our creative approach. You will work with children across the 3 cluster areas of the NEPAIP. These are EPOS, A.R.M (Alwoodley, Roundhay and Moortown) and 2gether clusters, covering an area from Wetherby to Harehills.
If this sounds like the job for you, we will welcome your application to join our committed team as we aspire to achieve the best possible outcomes for our pupils.
Applications for this exciting and rewarding role are invited, the closing date for applications is 11 May 2025.
Any candidates who would like further information regarding this role should contact Samantha Crackle (North East Primary AIP Project Director) at Samantha.Crackle@nepaip.org.uk
Submitting your application form - please read carefully:
• Closing date - 11 May 2025
• All completed applications must be submitted on mynewterm website https://mynewterm.com/jobs/583797177/EDV-2025-NEPA-52236
• Please ensure you provide current and correct email addresses for all your referees.
Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
The NEPAIP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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Job insights from Breakroom
Support workers
Support workers help vulnerable people to live independently
What you’ll do as a support worker:
- Check the needs and progress of the individuals you are supporting
- Help with daily tasks like budgeting, shopping and claiming benefits
- Provide physical care and support including, bathing, dressing, cooking and feeding
- Check and monitor health and help with medication
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Helping with personal care
- Physical activity
- Emotionally demanding duties
- Wearing a uniform
- Night work
- Long hours
- Anti-social hours
- Cleaning
- Working alone
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Leeds City Council pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
80% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Leeds City Council pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
43% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Leeds City Council get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
87% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Good
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Most people get sick pay
Do Leeds City Council pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
86% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Leeds City Council do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
40% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Leeds City Council?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 47% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 26% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 6% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 21% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Leeds City Council worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
34% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Leeds City Council workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
57% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Leeds City Council workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
61% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Leeds City Council?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
67% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Good
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Leeds City Council managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
78% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Leeds City Council?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
70% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Good
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working at Leeds City Council good if you’re a parent or carer?
Most parents and carers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
67% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Leeds City Council feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
45% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Good
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Leeds City Council get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
70% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Leeds City Council?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
82% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Leeds City Council enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
40% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Leeds City Council recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Leeds City Council?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
41% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Leeds City Council?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 61% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Leeds City Council head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
87% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Leeds City Council is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
58% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Leeds City Council employees say about their job
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Best thing
Flexi-time (if you log it correctly, some people got into arguments about whether they did this), some hybrid working
Worst thing
The culture was repulsive. Mixed signals from mangers, ableism, nepotism. As with anything, those you hear from are miserable in their jobs and rather than do something about it they just roam around trying to make everyone else miserable.
Business support assistant at Leeds City Council, March 2025
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Best thing
My colleagues are amazing and my manager respects me and does not micromanage. There are lots of opportunities to try different things and get involved on projects.
Worst thing
Unfortunately, the rest of the Council. We are often weighed down compensating for lack of IT literacy, and many customers often complain that we cannot meet their demands even though we are often under strict budgetary constraints. The phones get unnecessarily busy due to issues that we are not trained to resolve.
IT support at Leeds City Council, June 2024
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