Job Description

Worked in care or teaching 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:

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

Holiday:

25 Days + Bank Holidays

JigsawPlus Benefits

Competitive pay and a 500 bonus upon completion of probation period Sociable hours (between Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm) with no evening, weekend or sleep ins required 25 days holiday (5 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 is advantageous (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

Please note this role is known as Learning Support Worker on our website

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.

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.

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

Find out more

Please visit our website

jigsawtrust.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

jigsawtrust.co.uk/current-vacancies

and return it to

careers@jigsawtrust.co.uk

Please also note we are currently unable provide sponsorship for any of our roles

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