Worked in teaching or care previously? Experienced working with individuals with disabilities? Interested in Autism and passionate about making a difference? Join JigsawPlus to build a career and make life changing differences.
We are looking for patient and caring individuals to join our team at JigsawPlus, adult day centre, as a Learning Support Worker. You will be working individually and within small groups with learners aged 18 and over who have an autism diagnosis. At JigsawPlus, we use behaviour driven teaching strategies and interventions to encourage positive outcomes and development of our learners.
Total Pay: £20,398 per annum FTE (which includes a market supplement of £2,262). You will also receive a £1,000 bonus upon joining
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00 (Part time working is also available - 3 or 4 full days per week)
JigsawPlus Benefits
- Competitive pay and a £1,000 bonus upon starting
- Pay progression on completion of 3 month probation to £21,844
- Sociable hours (between Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm) with no evening, weekend or sleep ins required
- Part time working available (3 or 4 full days per week)
- 23 days holiday (3 more than standard) plus bank holidays
- Career advancement opportunities (building you a career in SEN, Psychology, Health & Social Care)
- Extensive training including first aid, safeguarding, emergency medication and much more
- Opportunities to gain funded and recognised qualifications (Care Certificate and NVQ Level 3 in adult social care)
Learning Support Worker Responsibilities
- Provide support, care and teaching to adult learners with autism
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons and activities
- Support adult learners’ participation in social, leisure and educational activities within the local community, applying theory-based learning to practice
- Provide personal care, encouraging adult learners to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, dressing and washing)
- Support adult learners to access work experience and employment opportunities
What do you need?
- Drivers licence or access to a lift (due to remote location)
- Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with vulnerable adults or young people with disabilities
- Comfortable working with adults who exhibit challenging behaviour
- Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
- Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations
We also welcome applications from those with no sectoral experience but have a keen interest in learning disabilities and a strong passion for helping others.
Please click on the 'Apply Now' button below and start your application.
Jigsaw is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. All positions will require an enhanced DBS check (the cost of which will be paid by Jigsaw), teaching prohibited checks (if applicable), ID check, satisfactory references and proof of qualifications.