JigsawPlus specialist day centre for autistic adults has a rare opportunity for Psychology and Social Care Graduates looking to kick start a career in Social Care and Behaviour Analysis

• Do you have a Bachelors background in Psychology, Social Care or an Allied Profession?
• Do you have an interest in behaviour analytic approaches and positive behaviour support?
• Are you keen to start achieving the industry training you need to advance your career?
• Does working in a friendly, caring and supportive environment appeal to you?

If so, this graduate role at JigsawPlus could be the ideal opportunity for you!

At JigsawPlus ‘everything we do is behaviour’. Our Graduate training programme includes training in strategies and interventions that encourage positive outcomes and progress for our Learners. Working one to one with learners or within small groups, you will design, plan and deliver sessions that help support the development of knowledge and skills that will enhance their emotional wellbeing, independence and social inclusion, making significant differences to their lives. Our Graduates will receive support and regular supervision from some of the UK’s leading and internationally recognised Behaviour Analytic experts whilst also making a real difference to the lives of autistic adults and their families.

Benefits of the JigsawPlus’ Graduate Programme

• A competitive salary!
• Joining Bonus of £500!
• Extensive Fully funded training and development!
• Regular opportunities for pay progression and career advancement!
• Sociable Working Hours (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm) no evenings, weekends or sleep ins
• A friendly and supportive team, all looking to make a real difference for our learners
• The chance to work alongside multidisciplinary Teams and receive Support, mentorship and regular supervision from some of the UK’s leading and internationally recognised ABA Experts
• Benefits such as our pension scheme, staff wellbeing and support services and our fantastic employee discount platform
• Free Parking

Training & Development opportunities

• A fully funded training pathway worth over £13,000 to help build a career in Social Care and Behaviour Analysis
• 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
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• 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

• Planning, preparing and delivering activities that support learners decision making, whilst promoting choice and involvement
• Supporting learners’ participation in social, leisure and educational activities and accessing work experience and employment opportunities
• Collating, recording and analysing data to both monitor learners progress and ensure the support, care and teaching is appropriate and effective
• Participating in training that allow graduates to achieve relevant qualifications, experience and supervision
• Ensuring learners individual needs are met through effective personal care that encourages and enables acceptable levels of person hygiene

What do I need to apply?

• A desire to progress a career in Social Care and Behaviour Analysis with a desire to undertake further training and development
• A bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Care or an Allied field
• An interest in special educational needs and autism with a passionate for helping others learn and develop
• Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with adults or young people with disabilities
• The ability to keep accurate records and reports to track learner progress
• A positive, patient, caring and can-do attitude with the ability to keep calm in high pressure situations
• Comfortable working with adults who exhibit challenging behaviour and supporting with personal/intimate care where required

Please note: This role is also known as Learning Support Worker

Salary: £25000

Contract terms: Monday, to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm

Annual Leave: 25 Days plus bank holidays

To find out more and applyhttps://careersatjigsaw.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship, Graduate, Internship

Pay: £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Work Location: In person