- Would you like to build on your career in adult social care?
- Would you like to learn more about autism and associated disabilities?
- Are you passionate about helping others and making a real difference?
We are looking for patient and caring individuals to join our team at JigsawPlus, adult day centre. You will be working individually and within small groups with autistic learners aged 18 and over, supporting their development of knowledge and skills that will enhance their wellbeing, independence and social inclusion, helping to make significant differences to their lives. At JigsawPlus, we use behaviour driven teaching strategies to encourage positive outcomes and development of our learners. You will be working in our Centre for Lifelong Learning as well as accompanying our adult learners in the community, helping them to put their learning into practice.
Benefits of the Learning Support Worker Role at JigsawPlus
- £500 bonus upon completion of the 12-week probationary period
- Sociable Hours (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm) with no evening, weekend or sleep ins required
- An impressive range of fully funded training pathways and career advancement opportunities
- The opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists and receive Support, mentorship and regular supervision from some of the UK’s leading and internationally recognised ABA Experts
- Part time working available (3 or 4 full days per week)
- Company benefits including – pension scheme, performance related bonus scheme, annual salary progression, staff recognition days, High Street discount platform and a comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance programme
- 25 days holiday Annual Leave plus 8 bank holidays
Training & Development Opportunities at JigsawPlus
- NVQ Level 3 & Level 5 Diplomas in Adult Social Care
- Completion of the 15 standards to achieve a Care Certificate
- Positive Behaviour Support Training that may include the CAPBS coaches programme and the AIBI PBS competency framework
- Behaviour analysis specific qualifications including CABAS teaching accreditations (Adult focused curriculum), Certification with the UK Society for Behaviour Analysis (UKBA(Cert) & UKiBA (Cert)) and the 40-hour Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) course
- Masters’ qualification in (High Incidence & Disabilities) and/or (Behaviour Analysis)
- PROACT SCIPr UK – Behaviour Management and Instructor Training
- Support, mentorship and regular supervision from some of the UK’s leading and internationally recognised ABA Experts
- Extensive and regular industry training in First Aid, Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Support, Personal Care, Autism, Leadership & Line Management to name a few
- Opportunities to broaden your skills and join different committees and working groups relating to Mental Health, Staff Voice, ED&I, Ethics, Emergency Medical response and much more
Responsibilities of the role
- Provide support, care and teaching to autistic adult learners’
- Plan, prepare and deliver activities supporting the development of knowledge and skills
- Provide behaviourally based support to reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
- Provide personal care, encouraging and enabling adult learners to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene, including toileting, dressing and washing
- Support adult learners’ participation in social, leisure and educational activities within the local community, applying theory-based learning to practice
- Support adult learners to access work experience and employment opportunities
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with adults or young people with disabilities
- The ability to keep calm in high pressure situations
- A positive, ‘can-do’ attitude
- Confidence working with adults who exhibit challenging behaviour and supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
- A commitment to our regular and ongoing professional development programme and training
- A driving licence or access to a lift (due to our remote location)
Salary: £25000 (Plus a £500 bonus on completion of probation)
Contract terms: Monday to Friday 9.00 – 17.00 (Part Time working options can be considered)
Annual Leave: 25 Days plus 8 Day Bank Holidays
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.
As part of our standard recruitment procedure, Jigsaw is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful you will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and overseas police checks (if applicable) - the costs are covered by Jigsaw.
Please note it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.