Trainee Behaviour Analysis Graduate

Analysis Graduate (Adult Social Care)

Salary                   £25,000 per annum plus £500 upon completion of probation

Contract terms    Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm (Part time working options are available)

Annual leave        25 days plus bank holidays (3 days allocated to Christmas closure)

JigsawPlus specialist day centre for autistic adults has a rare opportunity for Psychology and Social Care Graduates looking to kick start a career in Social Care and Behaviour Analysis

Do you have a Bachelors background in Psychology, Social Care or an Allied Profession?
Do you have an interest in behaviour analytic approaches and positive behaviour support?
Are you keen to start achieving the industry training you need to advance your career?
Does working in a friendly, caring and supportive environment appeal to you?

If so, this graduate role at JigsawPlus could be the ideal opportunity for you!

At JigsawPlus ‘everything we do is behaviour’. Our Graduate training programme includes training in strategies and interventions that encourage positive outcomes and progress for our Learners. Working one to one with learners or within
small groups, you will design, plan and deliver sessions that help support the development of knowledge and skills that will enhance their emotional wellbeing, independence and social inclusion, making significant differences to their lives. OurGraduates will receive support and regular supervision from some of the UK’s leading and internationally recognised Behaviour Analytic experts whilst also making a real difference to the lives of autistic adults and their families.

What will I be doing?

• Providing behaviourally based support, care and teaching to our autistic adult
• Planning, preparing and delivering activities that support learners decision making, whilst promoting choice and involvement
• Supporting learners’ participation in social, leisure and educational activities and accessing work experience and employment opportunities
• Collating, recording and analysing data to both monitor learners progress and ensure the support, care and teaching is appropriate and effective
• Participating in training that allow graduates to achieve relevant qualifications, experience and supervision
• Ensuring learners individual needs are met through effective personal care that encourages and enables acceptable levels of person hygiene

Why Choose JigsawPlus?

• A competitive salary with regular salary progression and a £500 joining bonus upon successful completing of probation
• Performance Related Bonus Scheme and career advancement opportunities
• Staff transport to and From Guildford Station
• Sociable Working Hours (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm) no evenings, weekends or sleep ins
• Part time working opportunities
• A friendly and supportive team, all looking to make a real difference for our learners
• Benefits such as our pension scheme, staff wellbeing and support services, free parking and our fantastic employee discount platform

What’s is in it for Graduates?

• A fully funded training pathway worth over £13,000 to help build a career in Social Care and Behaviour Analysis
• Specific Behaviour Analysis Qualifications including Registered Behaviour Technician qualification (RBT), Behaviour Analysis Teaching accreditations (CABAS® accreditation, focusing on adult curriculum), BCBA Status (Board Certified Behaviour Analyst certification), UKBA(cert) status and aUKBA(cert) status
• NVQ Level 3 & Level 5 Diplomas in Adult Social Care
• Behaviour Management PROACT SCIPr UK (Instructor Training)
• The chance to complete an MSc in Applied Behavioural Analysis
• Industry Training such as Safeguarding, First aid, Emergency Medication, Epilepsy and much more
• The chance to work alongside multidisciplinary Teams and receive Support, mentorship and regular supervision from
  some of the UK’s leading and internationally recognised ABA Experts

What do you need to apply?

• A desire to progress a career in Social Care and Behaviour Analysis with a desire to undertake further training and development
• A willingness to learn more about autism and how best to support adult learners
• A bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Care or an Allied field
• An interest in special educational needs and autism with a passionate for helping others learn and develop
• Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with adults or young people with disabilities
• The capability to keep accurate records and reports to track learner progress
• A positive, patient, caring and can-do attitude with the ability to keep calm in high pressure situations
• The interpersonal skills needed to work as part of a team and build sound working relationships with our learners, parents and staff
• Comfortable with working with adults who exhibit challenging behaviour and supporting with personal/intimate care where required

Please note: This role is also known as ‘Learning Support Worker’