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-£33,500 PA (Plus a £500 bonus on completion of probation)
Hours: Mon to Friday - 9am-5pm(Part Time options Available)
Annual Leave:25 Days plus Bank Holidays
Please note: This role is also known as Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
How do Senior Support Workers contribute to the 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 enabling learners development in all aspects of their life skills
Facilitate and enhance learners decision-making abilities, whilst promoting choice and evolvement 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 can we offer our Senior Support Workers?
Competitive Salarywith a£500 bonuson completion of probation
Access to anaccelerated Training Programmeto 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
Company benefits including free parking, pension scheme, performance related bonus scheme, annual salary progression, staff recognition days, High Street discount platform and a comprehensivewellbeingand employee assistance programme
Our fully funded and supported CPD training programme for Senior Support Workersincludes
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 UKs leading and internationally recognised Behaviour Analytic experts
What willyou need to apply for the Senior Support Workerrole?
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 an 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 maintaining 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 to 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 on-going professional development and training in Autism, Behaviour Analysis, Positive Behaviour Support and Active Support
We are keen to accommodate flexible working request for both part time hours and part time days per week. Please enquire upon application about how these options could work for you.
ABOUT JIGSAW
Jigsaw Trust is a registered charityinspired by autismin 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, andJigsawPlusa 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 Parkproviding work experience and volunteering opportunities in a public-facing setting, andJigsaw GARDENworksenabling 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
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