Do you have…
* Experience of delivering Positive Behaviour Support?
* The desire to progress your career in Social Care?
* The passion to expand your experience and qualifications in behaviour analysis?
If this sounds like you the opportunities at JigsawPlus to grow as an individual and support our learners are endless. If you are looking for your next challenge and want to start making a lasting positive contribution to yours and the lives of others then this could be your next opportunity!
Salary: £26,888 to £33,500 per annum (depending on experience) plus £500 joining bonus on completion of probation
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00. Part-time working is also available - 3 or 4 full days per week
Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (Up to 4 days to be taken during Christmas closure)
Role summary:
Working as part of a team, this role will provide support to our autistic learners in the attainment of knowledge and skills that will enhance their wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion.
Senior Support Workers will oversee a small team of Learning Support Workers to ensure our adult learners’ individual needs are met. This will be via effective personal support planning that encourages learners’ participation in social, leisure, educational, and employment opportunities both within the centre and in the local community.
The Senior Support Worker will work closely with the Team Leaders to provide line management, training, and mentoring that supports the wider team and utilises their current PBS skills and knowledge whilst also building their own skills and experience in Autism and Behaviour Analysis.
Why Join us as a Senior Support Worker?
* Competitive salary with a joining bonus and regular salary progression
* Access to an accelerated training programme to advance your career as a Team Leader
* A wealth of continuous sector training such as first aid, safeguarding, emergency medication, behaviour management, leadership, and much more
* Sociable hours working only Monday to Friday with no evening, weekend, or overnight shifts
* Options for part-time working
* The chance to work in a friendly, supportive, and nurturing environment
* Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, speech & language therapists, and occupational therapists
* Experience working with adult learners in a diverse range of settings – 1:1, in small groups, and in the community
* Transport available from Guildford to JigsawPlus
* Company benefits including free parking, pension scheme, performance-related bonus scheme, annual salary progression, staff recognition days, high street discount platform, and a comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance programme
Our fully funded and supported CPD training programme includes:
* Registered Behaviour Technician qualification (relating to Positive Behaviour Support)
* Behaviour Analysis Teaching accreditations (focusing on adult curriculum)
* Further training in Positive Behaviour Support training (CAPBS coaches programme and AIBI PBS competency framework)
* PROACT SCRIPr UK - Behaviour Management (Instructor Training)
* Access to Jigsaw Trust Line Management Training Modules
* MSc in Applied Behavioural Analysis worth £13,000 (Curriculum and Instruction in High Incidence Disabilities) or (Applied Behaviour Analysis)
* BCBA Status (Board Certified Behaviour Analyst - advanced training) - UKBA(Cert) (Highest level of qualification from the UK society for Behaviour Analysis)
* Support and regular supervision from some of the UK’s leading and internationally recognised Behaviour Analytic experts
How will you make a difference to our learners and contribute to the Support Team?
* Provide both Behaviour Analytic and Positive Behaviour Support to learners
* Support learners' participation in social, leisure, and educational activities within the local community
* Encourage and enable learners’ development in all aspects of their life skills
* Facilitate and enhance learners’ decision-making abilities, whilst promoting choice and involvement to increase their potential for reaching independence
* Collate, record, and analyse data to monitor progress and enhance the development of learning programmes
* Support the Team Leader with the line management of the team including preparing and participating in staff reviews, training, observations, and preparation of staffing rotas
* Mentor both new and current team members
* Undertake study and training to develop personal knowledge of Autism and Behaviour Analysis
* Encourage and enable learners to maintain acceptable levels of personal and environmental hygiene
What will you need to demonstrate?
Knowledge and Experience:
* Hands-on knowledge and experience of delivering Positive Behaviour Support and/or Applied Behaviour Analysis
* Proven experience of working in an adult social care community-based service or similar setting
* Experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities, autism, and/or complex needs
* Experience of mentoring staff, managing performance, and delivering training
* Experience of developing/designing/delivering ABA programmes in educational, care, or community settings (desirable but not essential)
Skills:
* Comfortable working with adults who exhibit behaviours that challenge and providing personal and intimate care where required
* An ability to keep detailed records and reports, and produce accurate graph data
* An empathetic, positive can-do attitude with the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
* The ability to work as part of a team and communicate confidently at all levels of the organisation to build rapport and positive working relationships with all stakeholders
* The ability to work independently 1:1 in the community
Desirable Training and Qualifications:
* Completed Care Certificate
* NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults)
* Recognised training in Positive Behaviour Support such as the CAPBS coaches programme and/or AIBI levels including Supervising Competency from the PBS competency framework
* A desire to undertake ongoing professional development and training in Autism, Behaviour Analysis, Positive Behaviour Support, and Active Support
Find out more:
Please visit our website jigsawtrust.co.uk/current-vacancies where you will find more details and a full Job Description.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact our HR Department on 01483 277366 or email careers@jigsawtrust.co.uk
Application process:
To apply for this role please download and complete an application form found at jigsawtrust.co.uk/current-vacancies and return it to careers@jigsawtrust.co.uk
*** Please also note we are currently unable to provide sponsorship for any of our roles***
JIGSAW SCHOOL (AND THIS VACANCY) ARE LOCATED IN CRANLEIGH, SURREY (GU6 8TB)
ABOUT JIGSAW:
Jigsaw Trust is a registered charity inspired by autism in its desire to provide the very best in ongoing education, vocational, and wellbeing services for autistic people; it is also committed to raising awareness of autism and promoting the understanding and acceptance of autistic people.
Jigsaw Trust incorporates Jigsaw CABAS School, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, educating children aged 4-19 years, and JigsawPlus, a specialist day service delivering key living and life skills learning for adults from the age of 18+. The Trust also operates 2 social enterprises: Café on the Park providing work experience and volunteering opportunities in a public-facing setting, and Jigsaw GARDENworks enabling learners of all ages to embark on a range of gardening and related outdoor activities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) of which the cost will be covered by Jigsaw.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy where there is a significant response rate. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance
Pay: £26,888.00-£33,500.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
* Performance bonus
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Shuttle service provided
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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