Job Description
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 AnalysisDo 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 UKs 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 ProgrammeA 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 insA friendly and supportive team, all looking to make a real difference for our learnersThe chance to work alongside multidisciplinary Teams and receive Support, mentorship and regular supervision from some of the UKs leading and internationally recognised ABA ExpertsBenefits such as our pension scheme, staff wellbeing and support services and our fantastic employee discount platformFree ParkingTraining & Development opportunitiesA fully funded training pathway worth over £13,000 to help build a career in Social Care and Behaviour AnalysisNVQ Level 3 & Level 5 Diplomas in Adult Social CareCompletion of the 15 standards to achieve a Care CertificatePositive Behaviour Support Training that may include the CAPBS coaches programme and the AIBI PBS competency frameworkBehaviour 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) courseMasters qualification in (High Incidence & Disabilities) and/or (Behaviour Analysis)PROACT SCIPr UK Behaviour Management and Instructor TrainingSupport, mentorship and regular supervision from some of the UKs leading and internationally recognised ABA ExpertsExtensive and regular industry training in First Aid, Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Support, Personal Care, Autism, Leadership & Line Management to name a fewOpportunities 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 moreResponsibilities of the rolePlanning, preparing and delivering activities that support learners decision making, whilst promoting choice and involvementSupporting learners participation in social, leisure and educational activities and accessing work experience and employment opportunitiesCollating, recording and analysing data to both monitor learners progress and ensure the support, care and teaching is appropriate and effectiveParticipating in training that allow graduates to achieve relevant qualifications, experience and supervisionEnsuring learners individual needs are met through effective personal care that encourages and enables acceptable levels of person hygieneWhat 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 developmentA bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Care or an Allied fieldAn interest in special educational needs and autism with a passionate for helping others learn and developProfessional, personal or voluntary experience of working with adults or young people with disabilitiesThe ability to keep accurate records and reports to track learner progressA positive, patient, caring and can-do attitude with the ability to keep calm in high pressure situationsComfortable working with adults who exhibit challenging behaviour and supporting with personal/intimate care where requiredPlease note: This role is also known as Learning Support WorkerSalary: £25000Contract terms: Monday, to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pmAnnual Leave: 25 Days plus bank holidaysWe 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)TPBN1_UKTJ