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Positive Behaviour Practitioner


Company : Jigsaw Plus


Location : cranleigh, south east england


Created : 2025-09-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Do you haveExperience 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!Salary:26,888-33,500 PA (Plus a 500 bonus on completion of probation)Hours:Mon to Friday - 9am-5pm (Part Time options Available)Annual Leave:25 Days plus Bank HolidaysPlease note: This role is also known as Senior Support WorkerHow do Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners contribute to the Team?Provide both Behaviour Analytic and Positive Behaviour Support to learnersSupport Learners participation in social, leisure and educational activities within the local communityEncourage and enabling learners development in all aspects of their life skillsFacilitate and enhance learners decision-making abilities, whilst promoting choice and evolvement to increase their potential for reaching independenceCollate, record and analyse data to monitor progress and enhance the development of learning programmesSupport the Team Leader with the line management of the team including, preparing and participating in staff reviews, training, observations and preparation of staffing rotasMentor both new and current team membersUndertake study and training to develop personal knowledge of Autism and Behaviour AnalysisEncourage and enable learners to maintain acceptable levels of personal and environmental hygieneWhat can we offer ourPositive Behaviour Support Practitioners?Competitive Salary with a 500 bonus on completion of probationAccess to an accelerated Training Programme to advance your career as a Team LeaderA wealth of continuous sector training such as first aid, safeguarding, emergency medication, behaviour management, leadership and much moreSociable hours working only Monday to Friday with no evening, weekend or overnight shiftsOptions for part time workingThe chance to work in a friendly, supportive and nurturing environmentOpportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, speech & language therapists and occupational therapistsExperience working with adult learners in a diverse range of settings 1:1, in small groups and in the communityTransport available from Guildford to JigsawPlusCompany 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 programmeOur fully funded and supported CPD training programme forPositive Behaviour Support Practitioners includesRegistered 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 ModulesMSc 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 UKs leading and internationally recognised Behaviour Analytic expertsWhat willyou need to apply for thePositive Behaviour Support Practitioner role?Knowledge and ExperienceHands on knowledge and experience of delivering Positive Behaviour Support and or Applied Behaviour AnalysisProven experience of working in an adult social care community-based service or similar settingExperience of working with people with intellectual disabilities, autism and/or complex needsExperience of mentoring staff, managing performance and delivering trainingExperience of developing/designing/delivering ABA programmes in an educational, care or community settings (desirable but not essential)SkillsComfortable working with adults who exhibit behaviours that challenge and providing personal and intimate care where requiredAn ability to keep detailed records and reports, and produce accurate graph dataAn empathetic, positive can-do attitude with the ability to maintaining confidentiality and discretionThe 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 stakeholdersThe ability to work independently 1 to 1 in the communityDesirable Training and QualificationsCompleted Care CertificateNVQ/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 frameworkA desire to undertake on-going professional development and training in Autism, Behaviour Analysis, Positive Behaviour Support and Active SupportWe 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.ABOUT JIGSAWJigsaw Trust is a registered charityinspired by autismin 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, andJigsawPlusa specialist day service delivering key living and life skills learning for adults from the age of 18+. The Trust also operates 2 social enterprises:Caf on the Parkproviding work experience and volunteering opportunities in a public-facing setting, andJigsaw GARDENworksenabling 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 JigsawJBRP1_UKTJ