Senior Practitioner

Senior Practitioner – Specialist Autism \& Complex Needs

Lead. Inspire. Transform lives.

Join Jigsaw Creative Care—an award\-winning organisation with 30\+ years of excellence—as a Senior Practitioner in our specialist services for autistic people and those with complex needs.

Our Specialist Services

Support innovative, person\-centred services for:

• Young adults 18–24 with autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs and epilepsy.


• Mixed\-age adults with complex diagnoses.

We support individuals who may have experienced trauma or long hospital stays, helping them feel safe, valued and empowered.

About the Role

A leadership role working with Registered Managers and teams to:

• Deliver high\-quality, person\-centred support.


• Coach and develop staff.


• Promote autism\-informed, evidence\-based practice.


• Support independence and life skills.


• Encourage positive risk\-taking.


• Contribute to assessments and support plans.


• Drive service quality and improvement.

We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting autistic people or those with complex needs.


• Knowledge of ADHD, epilepsy and mental health.


• Experience with transitions from high\-support settings.


• Commitment to trauma\-informed, neuro\-affirming care.


• Strong leadership and communication skills.


• A calm, solution\-focused approach.

Why Jigsaw?

We create opportunities for meaningful lives through:

• Autism\-informed, evidence\-based practice.


• Trauma\-informed care.


• Continuous learning and innovation.

You’ll receive strong training, mentoring and support.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary DOE based on a 40\-hour working week


• Pension scheme


• Ongoing training and development


• Career progression


• Supportive team culture


• Opportunity to shape services


• Bonus for contributing to organisational growth and development

Ready to Make an Impact?

Take the next step in your career and help shape exceptional services for people with complex needs.

To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining your experience and motivation for the role via our careers page or by emailing our recruitment team. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview early applications are encouraged.

Join us and be part of a team that is truly making a difference every day

Pay: £14\.00\-£15\.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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