Job Description

Worked in care or teaching previously?

Experienced working with individuals with disabilities?

Interested in autism and passionate about making a difference?

Whatever your background, join JigsawPlus to build a career and make life changing differences.

Salary:

25,000 per annum (12.82 per hour) + 500 on completion of probation

Hours:

37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00 Options for Part time days and/or AM or PM shifts are available. Please enquire upon application

Annual Leave:

25 Days + Bank Holidays

How do Learning Support Workers contribute?

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 Track adult learners progress, ensuring support, care and teaching is appropriate and effective

Why choose JigsawPlus?

Competitive pay and a 500 bonus upon completion of probationary period Sociable hours (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm) with no evening, weekend or sleep ins required Part time working available (3 or 4 full days per week) 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Lots of career advancement opportunities and regular salary progression within a short space of time Extensive training including first aid, safeguarding, emergency medication and much more Opportunities to gain funded and recognised qualifications including Care Certificate and NVQ L3 in adult social care Opportunities to gain further work independently with our learners outside of your standard working day Supportive colleagues and management

What do you need?

Driving licence or access to a lift (due to remote location) Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with 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

For this role we welcome applications from those with no sectoral experience - We are committed to staff development and will help you to develop the skills and expertise you need! All you will need is a keen interest in learning disabilities and a strong passion for helping others.

We are also 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.

Please note: This role is also known as 'Trainee Behaviour Analysis Graduate' on our website

JIGSAW SCHOOL (AND THIS VACANCY) ARE LOCATED IN CRANLEIGH, SURREY (GU6 8TB)

Find out more

Please visit our website

www.careersatjigsaw.co.uk/current-vacancies/

where you will find more details and a full .

For an informal discussion about the role please contact our HR Department on 01483 277366 or email

careers@jigsawtrust.co.uk

Application process

To apply for this role please download and complete an application form found at

www.careersatjigsaw.co.uk/apply/

and return it to

careers@jigsawtrust.co.uk

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: Cafe 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.

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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy where there is a significant response rate. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Shuttle service provided Store discount
Physical Setting:

Day centre
Work days:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person