Job Overview
Are you passionate about supporting young adults with autism and learning disabilities? Do you want to work in an organisation rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC?
We are currently recruiting for full‑time staff to work on established home and community‑based programmes across London, primarily in Brent and Camden. You will work as part of a team supporting service users with primary diagnoses of autism and learning disabilities across North London with a focus on life skills and community participation. We accept experienced graduates, professionals from other disciplines interested in supporting teenagers and young adults in their home and local community, and candidates who have previously worked in ABA or PBS settings. Beam ABA Services adopts a “positive risk taking” approach in ensuring the young people we support are provided with opportunities that increase their independence and improve their quality of life.
Availability
We are a 7‑day a week service – successful candidates should be available to work across both weekdays and weekends, including some 9pm finishes.
Duties
- Assist in the implementation of person‑centred programmes utilising Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support best practice.
- Support service users by teaching functional skills, developing communication systems, enhancing social skills under a framework that provides choice and promotes empowerment.
- Monitor and take accurate data daily as per service users’ targets.
- Support individuals during times of crisis – e.g., behaviours of concern, providing support as per prescribed Behaviour Support Plan strategies and protocols.
- Ensure all programme materials are organised and accessible.
- Assist service users with self‑help skills including personal care and hygiene needs (e.g., toileting, nappy changing, feeding, bathing, nail cutting, and medication).
- Model best practice and professionalism at all times.
- Attend mandatory training, team meetings and self‑directed e‑learning modules.
- Promote safeguarding and wellbeing for service users to the highest standard.
- Implement restrictive techniques per service users’ positive handling plan as required.
- Offer flexibility to support service users during evenings and weekends.
- Other duties as required by your manager.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- 2 years of applied experience working with individuals with a diagnosis of learning disability and/or autism.
- Experience supporting individuals who are non‑verbal, with experience of promoting alternative modes of communication.
- Experience supporting individuals through periods of dysregulation, including episodes of behaviours of concern.
Preferred Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, or related field.
- Clean drivers’ licence.
- 3 years of applied experience working with individuals with a diagnosis of learning disability and/or autism.
- Registered Behaviour Technician, or working towards one.
- Experience utilising ABA methodology.
Benefits
- Fully accredited training and qualifications offered for free after passing probation – including Behaviour Technician training (previously Registered Behaviour Technician), BCBA and UK‑BA clinical supervision, NVQ Level 3/5/7 courses.
- Employees receive an iPhone for work purposes.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing cashback on dentist, optician, physiotherapy services, plus access to counselling and psychotherapy.
- Employment Assistance Programme allowing claim of cashback well‑being related benefits (e.g., spa, massage) and discounts from local stores to technology companies such as Apple.
- Cycle to Work scheme – enables purchase of cycling equipment at lower costs.
- Tech Scheme – purchasing technology products at lower costs.
- Blue Light Card – offers discounts for local stores and activities like Starbucks, Cinemas and H&M.
- Discretionary contributions toward professional accreditation – opportunities to receive Behaviour Technician training, MSc in ABA, BCBA/UK‑BA (cert) supervision, NVQ Level 3, 5, 7 certification.
- DBS costs covered by Beam.
- Immediate salary for eligible candidates.
- 30 days’ paid holiday per year pro‑rata plus full training.
- Hourly rate of £12.82‑£14 depending on qualifications and experience, with full‑time salary ranges from £25,000 to £27,300 based on a 37.5‑hour working week (overtime hours available).
Additional Information
We can offer visa sponsorship for candidates already living within the UK who are currently in the Health and Social Care sector or on a Graduate or Student visa. We cannot sponsor overseas candidates at this time. All Beam staff must adhere to the company Code of Conduct.
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