Beam ABA Services, a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for individuals with autism and learning disabilities, is currently hiring Support Workers. This rewarding role comes with the potential for sponsorship, and qualified candidates with relevant experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the Company
Beam ABA Services specializes in delivering personalized, home-based, and community-based support for young adults aged 21-30, particularly those transitioning from formal education. The focus is on creating individualized, person-centered plans that promote the development of functional, meaningful skills.
At Beam ABA Services, team members are empowered to take positive risks, helping individuals participate in enjoyable, meaningful activities that enhance their quality of life.
Proudly rated ”OUTSTANDING” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Beam ABA Services is committed to excellence in care. The company places a high priority on staff development, offering comprehensive training and ongoing support. In-house training is led by MSc and BCBA-accredited consultants, and Beam also offers study leave and contributes towards course fees for formal accreditation. Additionally, eligible Behavior Support Therapists can access Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training.
Join Beam ABA Services and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with autism and learning disabilities.
Position: Support Worker
Salary: £12 to £14 per hour
Job Type: Full Time
Location: London
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young adults with autism and learning disabilities? Would you like to work for an organisation rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC?
We are now hiring full-time and part-time staff for home and community-based programmes across North West London, including Brent, Haringey, and Hillingdon. Applicants must have a clean UK driver’s license and be able to drive an automatic car. Part-time positions require availability for one weekday, plus Saturday and Sunday.
As part of our dedicated team, you’ll support individuals with autism and learning disabilities, focusing on life skills development and community participation. We welcome applications from experienced graduates, professionals looking to transition into care work, and those with backgrounds in ABA or PBS settings.
At Beam ABA Services, we believe in a “positive risk-taking” approach, empowering the young people we support to gain independence and enhance their quality of life.
We operate 7 days a week, and successful candidates should be available to work both weekdays and weekends.
Hours:
Monday to Friday: 3 PM – 9 PM / 9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 3 PM / 1 PM – 9 PM
Sunday: 1 PM – 9 PM
Main Duties
- To assist in the implementation of person centred programmes utilising Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support best practice
- To support service users by teaching functional skills, developing communication systems, enhancing social skills under a framework that provides choice and promotes empowerment.
- To monitor and take accurate data daily as per service users’ targets
- To support individuals during times of crisis – e.g., challenging behaviour.
- To ensure all programme materials are organised and accessible
- To assist service user with self-help skills including personal care and hygiene needs (e.g., toileting, nappy changing, feeding, bathing, nail cutting, and medication)
- To model best practice and professionalism at all times
- To attend mandatory trainings, team meetings and self-directed e-learning modules
- To promote safeguarding and wellbeing for service user to the highest standard
- To implement restrictive techniques per service users positive handling plan as required
- Flexibility to support service user during evenings and weekends
- Other duties as required by your manager
Qualifications
- 1 year of applied experience working with individuals with a diagnosis of learning disability and/or autism
- Experience of supporting individuals who are non-verbal, with experience of promoting alternative modes of communication.
- Clean driver’s license
Preferred qualifications
- Undergraduate Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, or related field
- 1+ year of applied experience working with special needs population
- Experience of managing challenging behaviour
- Experience utilising ABA methodology
Benefits
- Full-time positions are available, paid at an hourly rate of £12.25-£14 depending on qualifications and experience, Immediate salary for full-time staff from £22,295- £25,480 based on 35 hour working week – overtime hours available. You should be able to drive an automatic car and have availability to work across weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Full training provided.
- 30 days’ paid holiday per year pro-rata plus full training
- Discretionary contribution toward professional accreditation – opportunities to get RBT training, MSc in ABA, BCaBA and BCBA supervision, NVQ Level 3, Level 5, Level 7 certification.
- DBS costs covered by BEAM
- Salary available immediately for eligible candidates.
- Employee Assistance Programme provided to all staff, including cashback on dentist, optician, physiotherapy, plus access to counselling and psychotherapy.
- Employment Assistance Programme – allows you to claim cashback wellbeing related benefits, such as spa and massage, and also gives you a wide range of discounts from local stores to technology companies such as Apple
- Cycle to Work scheme – if you wish to cycle to work, the scheme allows you to buy cycling equipment at a 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
- Registered Behaviour Technician Training offered for free after passing probation.
- All staff receive an IPhone for work purposes.
- Visa sponsorship
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to apply
Application Deadline
Open until filled