Job Title: Respite Carer
Contract Type: Self Employed
Salary: £15-£25 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: Various
Reports To: ABA Consultants & Senior Team

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay
Flexible working hours
Free 40hr RTB training and competencies
Free RTB and BCBA supervision
Great job satisfaction
Career development

Company Details

About ABA Pathways

We are a team of behaviour analysts, including BCBAs and RBTs, with a combined 54 years’ experience working in special educational needs, specialising in teaching children and young adults with diagnoses of autism, related communication impairments and challenging behaviours.

We are passionate about using the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis, with an emphasis on Positive Behaviour Support and person-centred strategies, to create meaningful impacts in the lives of all those that we work with.

Why we do it

We have worked in this field for a number of years and have seen, first-hand, the difference
that person-centred, behaviour analytic approaches to learning can make; not just for the
individuals that we work with but for their families and wider communities too.

The Role

Job purpose

As a Respite Carer with ABA Pathways, you will provide safe, enjoyable and person-centred support to children and young people with SEND during specialist-setting and community respite sessions. The role focuses on enabling each young person to access meaningful activities, develop independence and enjoy positive experiences while following their individual support, communication, behaviour and risk-management plans.

Duties

To build and maintain trusting relationships with each child or young person.
To promote choice and dignity in all aspects of support.
To support personal care where required.
To record relevant session and behaviour information accurately.
To communicate effectively with families and the ABA Pathways team.
To safeguard every child or young person in your care.

Person specification

We are looking for reliable, compassionate and flexible people committed to high-quality SEND support.

Essential:
Experience working with Children with SEN
Reliable and committed
Keen to develop skills

Desirable:
Experience working with the field of ABA

A DBS Check will be required for this role.