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Worked in care or teaching previously? Experienced working with individuals with disabilities? Interested in autism and passionate about making a difference? Whatever your background, join JigsawPlus to build a career and make life changing differences.

Salary: £25,000 per annum FTE and an additional £500 bonus upon successful completion of probationary period
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (Part-time working is also available – 3 or 4 full days per week)
Annual Leave: 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

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 autistic learners aged 18 and over,
supporting their development of knowledge and skills that will enhance their wellbeing, independence and social inclusion, making significant differences to their lives. At JigsawPlus, we use behaviour driven teaching strategies and interventions to encourage positive outcomes and development of our learners. You will work in our Centre for Lifelong Learning as well as accompanying our adult learners in the community, putting their learning to practice.

What does a Learning Support Worker at JigsawPlus do?

• Provide support, care and teaching to autistic adult learners’
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons and activities supporting the development of knowledge and skills
• Provide behaviourally based support to reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
• Provide personal care, encouraging and enabling adult learners to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene, including toileting, dressing and washing
• Support adult learners’ participation in social, leisure and educational activities within the local community, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Support adult learners to access work experience and employment opportunities
• Track adult learners progress, ensuring support, care and teaching is appropriate and effective

Why choose JigsawPlus?

• Competitive pay and a £500 bonus upon successful completion of probationary period
• Sociable hours (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm) with no evening, weekend or sleep ins required
• Part time working available (3 or 4 full days per week)
• 23 days holiday (3 more than standard) plus bank holidays
• Lots of career advancement opportunities and regular salary progression within a short space of time
• Extensive training including first aid, safeguarding, emergency medication and much more
• Opportunities to gain funded and recognised qualifications including Care Certificate and RQF level 3 in adult social care
• Opportunities to gain further work independently with our learners outside of your standard working day
• Supportive colleagues and management

What do you need?

• Driving licence or access to a lift (due to remote location)
• Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with 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

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.

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How to Apply

• To apply for this vacancies, please complete an Application Form and email it back to us at:  [email protected]  or post it to: Jigsaw Trust HR, Building 52, Dunsfold Park, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8TB

• You can download an Application Form by clicking here.

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JigsawPlus’s Centre for Lifelong Learning is seeking an experienced Behaviour Analyst to support the services strategy and assist in the delivery of high-quality care to all adult learners and their families. You will be an integral part of the Senior Management Team, responsible for overseeing the programme of staff training, development and succession planning, ensuring highly effective delivery across job roles at JigsawPlus, embedding the practice of behaviour analysis and positive behaviour support.

Salary: £38,856 per annum
Contract terms: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm
Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (3 days allocated for Christmas closure)

What part do you play at JigsawPlus?

• As a BCBA Supervisor, manage a supervision caseload, as well as managing the distribution and delivery of other behaviour analytic study, to ensure high quality teaching and learning is provided to learners across the service.
• Manage a programme of initial and staff refresher training, ensuring all staff across JigsawPlus can effectively fulfil their roles and deliver an exceptional level of service to learners.
• Lead the design, development and implementation of an ongoing programme of succession planning between job roles at JigsawPlus, to ensure a well engaged and high performing staff cohort, supporting a progressive structure for growth.
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to manage safeguarding queries, concerns or investigations in an appropriate and timely manner ensuring that the safety of our learners is sustained.
• Line manage and mentor the Team Leaders, and create and implement strategies to ensure they become effective managers, and as providers of quality services to learners.
• Assist the learner assessment panel, contributing to the admission of prospective learners to decide placement offers.

Have you got what it takes?

• Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) status or possess the required coursework to be eligible to sit the BCBA exam and/or UKBA (cert) qualification
• Completion of CABAS Master Teacher Rank (desirable) or commitment to complete whilst in post
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services or commitment to completing this whilst in post
• Substantial experience of working in a Team Leader / Supervisory role in a similar setting
• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and differing levels of verbal behaviour
• Commitment to regular ongoing professional development and training
• Works to a high level of accuracy with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A team player who can work well under pressure

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How to Apply

• To apply for this vacancies, please complete an Application Form and email it back to us at:  [email protected]  or post it to: Jigsaw Trust HR, Building 52, Dunsfold Park, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8TB

• You can download an Application Form by clicking here.

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Calling all Teaching, Learning Support Assistants and Nursery Workers. We have opportunities available for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our teaching support team at Jigsaw School, a day school rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for autistic children aged 4-19.

Access a wide range of funded training and qualification opportunities in SEN education whilst gaining a breadth of experience with children of varying ages and abilities. At Jigsaw School, we use behaviour driven teaching strategies and interventions to encourage positive outcomes and development of our pupils. Working within small classes individually and in groups, you will design, plan and deliver teaching sessions to encourage pupils learning and progression as well as improve their social and emotional development.

Salary: £23,000 per annum plus regular salary progression based on completion of training. You will also receive a £1,000 bonus upon joining.

Hours: 36.75 hours per week – Full time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:45am – 04:45pm, Tuesday 08:45am – 05:30pm and Friday 08:45am – 04:30pm –  Part Time working is also considered – 3 or 4 days (working days must include a Tuesday)

Holiday: 56 days school holiday + Bank holidays

What will I be doing?

• Provide teaching and support to our pupils, following individualised curriculums
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons and activities, focusing largely on communication skills and life skills
• Support pupils’ participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Provide behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
• Provide personal care, encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding)
• Monitor pupil progress, ensuring teaching is appropriate and effective for each child’s needs
• Assist with breaktime duties including playground support and snack time

Why Jigsaw School?

• £1,000 bonus upon joining
• Market leading salary
• Regular pay progression with opportunities to increase as soon as 6 months from starting
• Career advancement opportunities to senior roles including Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor
• Additional opportunities to broaden your skills including Mental Health First Aider, School Council Representative and Pupil Behaviour Support
• Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, teachers, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists
• Staff wellbeing and support facilities
• Enrolment into our pension scheme
• Term time only working
• Range of comprehensive funded training pathways
• Transport provided between school and central Guildford where needed

Have you heard about our funded training and qualification opportunities!

• Access to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning
• Behaviour analysis specific qualifications including Teaching Ranks, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA), UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification (UKBA(cert))
• Masters in High Incidence & Disabilities worth up to £13,000

Additionally, all staff will also receive regular training in Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism and more

Whatever your interest, we have something for you to help build a career in SEN education!

What do you need?

• Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities
• Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent
• Comfortable working with children who exhibit behaviour that challenges
• Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
• Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations

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• To apply for this vacancies, please complete an Application Form and email it back to us at:  [email protected]  or post it to: Jigsaw Trust HR, Building 52, Dunsfold Park, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8TB

• You can download an Application Form by clicking here.

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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. Our Graduates 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.

Salary: £25,000 per annum You will also receive a £500 bonus upon successful completion of probationary period

Hours:  Monday to Friday, 9am to 5 pm (Part Time working is also considered)

Annual Leave: 25 Days plus bank Hoildays

What would 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 and Joining Bonus of £500 with regular salary progression
• Performance Related Bonus Scheme 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

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How to Apply

• To apply for this vacancies, please complete an Application Form and email it back to us at:  [email protected]  or post it to: Jigsaw Trust HR, Building 52, Dunsfold Park, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8TB

• You can download an Application Form by clicking here.

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Jigsaw School has a rare opportunity for Psychology Graduates looking to kick start their careers in Behaviour Based Teaching and SEN Education

• Do you have a Bachelors background in Psychology and a keen interest in behaviour-based teaching techniques?
• Are you inspired by educating others and have a passion for SEN education?
• 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 role at Jigsaw School could be the ideal opportunity for you!

Jigsaw School is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ school for autistic children. At Jigsaw ‘everything we do is behaviour’ – Our Graduate programme includes training in strategies and interventions that encourage positive outcomes and development of our pupils. Working one to one with pupils within small classes and in groups, you will design, plan and deliver teaching sessions to encourage pupils learning and progression as well as improve their social and emotional

development. Our Graduates 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 children.

Salary: £23,000 per annum plus regular salary progression based on completion of training. You will also receive a £1,000 bonus upon joining.

Hours: 36.75 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30 pm (Tuesday till 5.30pm for staff meetings and training). Part Time working is also considered – 3 or 4 days (working days must include a Tuesday)

Holiday: 56 days school holiday

What would I be doing?

• Supporting pupils to work through their individualised curriculums by planning, preparing and delivering lessons and activities that focus on our pupil’s communication and life skills
• Monitoring and recording pupils progress, to ensure teaching is appropriate and promotes each child’s personal development
• Contributing to research studies and undertaking training to support your own personal development
• Providing behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact the quality of life for pupils
• Supporting pupils to participate in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Assisting and encouraging pupils during playground, break and meal times
• Providing personal care and encouraging pupils to maintain good levels of hygiene

Why choose Jigsaw school?

• A market leading salary of £23,000 per annum plus £1,000 joining bonus
• 9 weeks paid holidays, sociable hours and term time only working – Don’t give up the school holidays just yet!
• Transport from central Guildford to the school and back
• Regular opportunities for pay progression – Within as little as just 6 months from joining!
• Career advancement opportunities to senior roles such as Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor
• The chance to work alongside multidisciplinary teams of behaviour analysts, teachers, SLT’s and occupational therapists
• Benefits such as our pension scheme, staff wellbeing and support facilities, free parking and our fantastic employee discount platform

What’s in it for Graduates?

• A fully funded training pathway worth over £13,000 to help build a career in Educational Psychology
• Behaviour analysis specific qualifications including Teaching Accreditations, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA) and UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification (UKBA(cert))
• A Masters in High Incidence & Disabilities
• Access to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning
• In situ teacher training and observations in the classroom
• Industry Training such as PROACT-SCIPr-UK Certification, Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism, first aid, epilepsy and much more to build your CV

What do I need to apply?

• A psychology degree (or in final year pending completion) or professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities
• The desire to work with children with complex needs
• The ability to keep calm in high pressure situations
• Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required

Please note: This role is also known as ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ or ‘Trainee CABAS Teacher’

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How to Apply

• To apply for this vacancies, please complete an Application Form and email it back to us at:  [email protected]  or post it to: Jigsaw Trust HR, Building 52, Dunsfold Park, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8TB

• You can download an Application Form by clicking here.

We would encourage you to review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants which is available by clicking here

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Are you wanting to get into Social Care? Interested in working with individuals with disabilities? Looking for a role where you can help others but offers flexibility to fit around your own commitments? JigsawPlus has opportunities for positive and energetic individuals to assist with the lunchtime periods in our adult centre for learners with autism.

Salary: £22,308 per annum FTE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 2:00pm. Part time days of 3 or 4 per week will also be considered. 
Annual Leave: 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

How will you contribute to the Team?

• Support learners with the development of life skills such as cooking and cleaning
• Prepare the adult centres facilities and kitchens for learners use
• Provide personal care support such as feeding, encouraging and enabling learners to maintain acceptable levels of personal hygiene, whilst promoting independence
• Take part in off-site activities with learners such as visiting the café or shopping at the supermarket
• Contribute to the creation of learning resources for our learners

What we can offer you

• A rewarding role, gaining hands on experience in social care
• Flexible hours to work around your personal commitments
• Enrolment onto our pension scheme
• Staff wellbeing support and facilities
• Support to progress your career to a Learning Support Worker role if desired
• Training in Safeguarding, Autism, Behaviour Management and much more

What will you need?

• Positive, enthusiastic attitude
• Happy to lend a hand wherever needed
• Caring and nurturing approach
• Comfortable supporting others with personal care (feeding)
• Resilient when faced with challenging behaviours
• Able to reach us (a driver’s licence or access to a lift is necessary due to our remote location)

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How to Apply

• To apply for this vacancies, please complete an Application Form and email it back to us at:  [email protected]  or post it to: Jigsaw Trust HR, Building 52, Dunsfold Park, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8TB

• You can download an Application Form by clicking here.

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Calling all qualified teachers! Are you a qualified teacher who specialises in Music, PE, Art & Design, Food Technology, Science or Computing & ICT? Jigsaw School, a day school rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for autistic children aged 4-19, has an exciting opportunity for a qualified teacher with experience of teaching the UK National Curriculum to lead a class of 3-6 pupils, providing 1:1 and small group support to enhance pupil progress.

You will become an integral part of our qualified teaching team with oversight of planning and implementation of school-wide curriculum for your specialised subject. At Jigsaw School, we use behaviour driven teaching strategies and interventions to encourage positive outcomes and development of our pupils. Leading a small class, you will design, plan and deliver teaching sessions to encourage pupils learning and progression as well as improve their social and emotional development. You will have access to a wide range of funded training and qualification opportunities in SEN education whilst gaining a breadth of experience with children of varying ages and abilities.

Salary: From £31,350 (plus regular salary progression upon completion of training)
Hours: 34.75 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30 pm (Tuesday till 5.30pm for staff meetings and training). Part Time working is also considered – 3 or 4 days (working days must include a Tuesday)
Annual Leave: 56 days school holiday

Key Duties

• Provide teaching to a small class of pupils, following individualised curriculums
• Plan and implement school wide curriculum for your specialised subject and organise themed days and events such as healthy eating week and safer internet day
• Manage pupils’ curriculum targets and delivery of vocational qualifications
• Support pupils’ participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Provide behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
• Collect, record and analyse data to monitor progress and improve learning programmes
• Assist with breaktime duties including playground support and snack time

What can we offer you

• £1,000 bonus upon joining
• Competitive salary and annual reviews that consider performance and cost of living
• Opportunity to provide individualised and tailored support by leading a class of only 3-6 pupils
• Career advancement opportunities to internal senior roles
• Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, teachers, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists allowing a holistic approach to pupil development
• Staff wellbeing and support facilities
• Enrolment into our pension scheme
• Term time only working
• Range of comprehensive funded training pathways – opportunity to complete a Masters in High Incidence & Disabilities (worth up to £13,000) and RQF qualifications in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning

What do you need?

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teaching & Learning Status (QTLS)
• Mainstream teaching experience within the UK school system and an understanding of the UK National Curriculum
• An understanding and interest in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Comfortable working with children who exhibit behaviours that challenge
• Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise professionally with all stakeholders

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How to Apply

• To apply for this vacancies, please complete an Application Form and email it back to us at:  [email protected]  or post it to: Jigsaw Trust HR, Building 52, Dunsfold Park, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8TB

• You can download an Application Form by clicking here.

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Calling all experienced health and social care workers! Looking to progress your career? Wanting a new challenge? Seeking an opportunity to move into senior roles? At JigsawPlus, we have vacancies available for experienced workers to build their career in adult care – be quick and secure a position today!

Salary: £25,518 per annum FTE and an additional £500 bonus upon successful completion of probationary period
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (Part-time working is also available – 3 or 4 full days per week)
Annual Leave: 25 days paid holiday (up to 3 days to be taken between Christmas & New Year) plus bank holidays

We are looking for patient and caring health and social care workers to join our team at JigsawPlus, adult day centre, as an Experienced Learning Support Worker. Using your recent skills and expertise, you will be working with autistic learners aged 18 and over, using behaviour driven teaching strategies and interventions to support their development of knowledge and skills that will enhance their well-being, independence and social inclusion, making significant differences to their lives. As an experienced member of the team you will also train and mentor new staff, take the lead in group situations and deputise for Senior Support Workers when needed.

What does an Experienced Learning Support Worker at JigsawPlus do?

• Provide support, care and teaching to autistic adult learners
• Mentor and train new staff
• Deputise for senior staff where needed and take the lead
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons and activities supporting the development of knowledge and skills
• Provide behaviourally based support to reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
• Provide personal care, encouraging and enabling adult learners to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene, including toileting, dressing and washing
• Support adult learners’ participation in social, leisure and educational activities within the local community, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Support adult learners to access work experience and employment opportunities
• Track adult learners progress, ensuring support, care and teaching is appropriate and effective

Why choose JigsawPlus?

• Competitive pay and a £500 bonus upon starting
• Sociable hours (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm) with no evening, weekend or sleep ins required
• Part time working available (3 or 4 full days per week)
• 23 days holiday (3 more than standard) plus bank holidays
• Opportunities to progress to Senior Support Worker and Team Leader roles with associated salary increases
• Funded and recognised qualifications and training available in Positive Behaviour Support including Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) and Behaviour Analysis Teaching accreditations focusing on adult curriculum
• Opportunities to grow leadership skills and advance career in health and social care

What do you need?

• Drivers license or access to a lift (due to remote location)
• Professional experience in adult care
• Completion of Care Certificate
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• 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

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• To apply for this vacancies, please complete an Application Form and email it back to us at:  [email protected]  or post it to: Jigsaw Trust HR, Building 52, Dunsfold Park, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8TB

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Salary: £18,720 (£23,400 FTE)

Contract terms: Monday to Friday 8am-2pm (6 hours per day) 

Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (3 days to be taken during Christmas closure)

Role summary

You will be part of a busy and friendly team at Café on the Park based on Dunsfold Business Park. The Café is a social enterprise providing catering services to the visitors and tenants of the Park as well as volunteering and work place opportunities to young people and adults with autism. You will contribute to the enterprise by supporting its day-to-day operation, working both front of house serving customers, and in the kitchen assisting the Café Cook and other team members. The key benefits of this role are the part time hours with no commitment to working either at the weekend or in the evenings.

What we can offer you?

• Competitive Hourly rate
• Sociable hours (no weekends or evenings)
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Facilities and Support
• Access to over 900 retailer discounts via our exclusive reward platform
• Staff recognition days

How will you contribute to the team?

• Welcoming and interacting with customers to provide a friendly and efficient service
• Taking customer orders and up selling specials and new menu items
• Prepare hot beverages on our barista coffee machine
• Assisting the Café Cook in the preparation of fresh and high-quality food options
• Maintaining a well-stocked, clean and tidy environment in both the kitchen and cafe
• Contributing to work experience opportunities and enjoyment for Jigsaw’s autistic adult learners and pupils
• Take on board all customer feedback to ensure great customer experience

What will you need?

• Proven experience of working in a cafe/restaurant/ front of house/customer facing role
• Proven experience of preparing food in a commercial kitchen
• A good standard of personal presentation and a solid understanding of health and hygiene requirements
• Ability to work under pressure – independently and as part of a team
• A friendly, cheerful disposition with a positive, can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable but not essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill

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• To apply for this vacancy, please complete an Application Form and email it back to us at:  [email protected]  or post it to: Jigsaw Trust HR, Building 52, Dunsfold Park, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8TB

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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced cook looking for varied role in a friendly and busy independent café. ‘Café in the Park’, is Jigsaw Trusts social enterprise providing catering services to the visitors and tenants of the Park as
well as volunteering and work place opportunities to young people and adults with autism. The role of the Café Cook will be responsible for serving an appetising range of breakfasts, light lunches, cakes and snacks to site staff, film crews and visitors. Our meals are made freshly to order for all our takeaway and eat in customers so the ideal candidate will have a passion for both freshly cooked food and providing a great customer experience.

Salary: £25,298 (£27,105 FTE)
Contract terms: Monday to Friday 7.30am to 3.00pm (35 hours per week)
Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (up to 3 days allocated for Christmas closure)

How will you contribute to the team?

• By preparing and serving a variety of high quality, appetising and well-presented cook to order breakfasts, light lunches and snacks
• Gathering comments and feedback from customers and responding to ensure a great customer experience
• Contributing to menu planning and ideas to drive variety of choice for customers and improved revenue
• Using a daily cleaning rota to ensure all areas of kitchen are clean, tidy and maintained to the highest standard, including fridges, freezers and floor
• Complying with and implement Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations at all times
• Working closely with the Café Chef Manager in the day-to-day operational requirements of the Café and provide cover for them when necessary

What We can offer you?

• Competitive Hourly rate
• Sociable hours (Monday- Friday, 3pm finish and no weekends!)
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Facilities and Support
• Access to over 900 retailer discounts via our exclusive reward platform
• Staff recognition days

What will you need?

• Proven experience of cooking & baking in a similar setting (restaurant, café, canteen or pub etc.)
• Qualifications in Food Safety & Hygiene and Understanding Allergens is desirable
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Motivated and hard working with the ability to use own initiative
• Confident and customer focused team player with a positive attitude and passion for good food
• The ability to work well under pressure and manage your time effectively
• Driving Licence (Due to remote location)

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• To apply for this vacancy, please complete an Application Form and email it back to us at:  [email protected]  or post it to: Jigsaw Trust HR, Building 52, Dunsfold Park, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8TB

• You can download an Application Form by clicking here.

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