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!

Role summary

Working as part of a team, this role will provide support to our autistic learners in the attainment of knowledge and skills that will enhance their wellbeing, independence and social inclusion. PBS Practitioners will oversee a small team of Learning Support Workers to ensure our adult learners’ individual needs are met. This will be via effective personal support planning that encourages learners’ participation in social, leisure, educational and employment opportunities both within the centre and in the local community. The PBS Practitioner will work closely with the Team Leaders to provide line management, training and mentoring that supports the wider team and utilises their current PBS skills and knowledge whilst also building their own skills and experience in Autism and Behaviour Analysis.

Why Join us as a PBS Practitioner?

• Competitive Salary with a £500 bonus on completion of probation
• Access to an accelerated Training Programme to 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
• Transport available from Guildford to JigsawPlus
• Company benefits including – free parking, pension scheme, performance related bonus scheme, annual salary progression, staff recognition days, High Street discount platform and a comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance programme

Our fully funded and supported CPD training programme Includes……

• 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 UK’s leading and internationally recognised Behaviour Analytic experts

How will you make a difference to our learners and contribute to the Support Team?

Working as part of the team you will…

• 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 will you need to demonstrate?

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