Learning Support Worker
- Are you looking to develop your career in Psychology, Social Care or SEND?
- Do you want a job that offers qualifications in Health & Social Care and Behaviour Analysis?
- Would you like to gain your Care Certificate alongside a suite of other Care Industry training?
- Does working in a caring and supportive environment appeal to you?
If so, JigsawPlus would be the ideal next step. We have positions available for graduates to build a career whilst making a real difference to the lives of autistic people.
What does a Learning Support Worker at JigsawPlus do?
Our Learning Support Team work both individually and within small groups with autistic learners aged 18 and over to develop knowledge and skills that will enhance their wellbeing, independence and social inclusion. Learning Support Workers use behaviour driven teaching strategies and interventions to encourage positive outcomes and track progress for our learners. This all takes place in our purpose-built Centre for Lifelong Learning and out in our local community, where learners can put their skills to practice and attend leisure & educational activities and work experience.
Why join JigsawPlus?
Competitive Pay - £25,000pa FTE £500 bonus on starting
- Regular opportunities for career and salary advancement
Sociable hours – Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
- Options for Part time working
- No evening or weekend hours
- 23 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
Fully Funded - Training and Development
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 & 5 in Adult Social Care
- Behaviour specific qualifications including Teaching Accreditations, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA) and Masters in Behaviour Analysis
- Care Certificate
- PROACT-SCIPr-UK Certification
- Care Industry Training including first aid, epilepsy, safeguarding, emergency medication and much more
Benefits
- Performance based salary bonus scheme and an Annual Salary Review
- Access to over 900 retailer discounts via our exclusive reward platform
- Free onsite parking
- 10% discount at our onsite café
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Facilities and Support
- Staff Recognition Days and Long service awards
- Pension scheme
What do you need?
- Professional, personal, voluntary or work experience of working with adults or young people with disabilities
- Positive, patient and can-do attitude
- Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations and build good working relationships with learners, parents and staff
- Comfortable supporting others with challenging behaviour and personal/intimate care
Please note the place of work is in a remote location.
Find out more
Please visit our website jigsawtrust.co.uk/current-vacancies/ where you will be able to view the full Job Description and our ‘Day in the life of a Learning Support Worker’ pages. If you would like an informal discussion about the role please call Tula Phillips, our Assistant HR Business Partner, on 01483 277366 or email her at careers@jigsawtrust.co.uk.
Application process
To apply for this role please download and complete a short online application form found at: jigsawtrust.co.uk/current-vacancies/
Please return your completed application form to careers@jigsawtrust.co.uk.
Closing date
Please note that due to ongoing vacancies this role has no specific closing date.