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Trainee Autism Practitioner
Up to GBP29,147.20 per annum inclusive of 8 sleep ins payments per month plus a GBP500 welcome bonus and an extra GBP500 when you pass your probation
Hours: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week - There is a 2 week shift rota so you can plan your year in advance; Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Shift times are 2.00pm - 10.30pm (term time) and 9.00am - 10.30pm (school holidays and weekends)
Essential: The Right to Work in the UK
The Opportunity
Options Autism, are recruiting Trainee Autism Practitioners to join our team in at our Underley Garden Childrens home, Underley Garden is an Independent Special School and Children's Home. We are Specialists in Education, Care and Therapy for young people with autistic spectrum conditions, learning difficulties, complex behaviour associated with autism and anxiety and mental health needs.
The school and home provide for young people between the ages of 5-19. The school was judged to be Outstanding in all areas in April 2022. During their latest inspection, the Children's Home was judged Good.
You will carry out an essential and varied role to provide the individual, bespoke, support required by the children and young people in our care. You will support the children to appointments and activities such as shopping or trips out, complete relevant paperwork, deliver personal care, undertake household tasks, engage them in tasks and activities, follow positive behaviour support plans and administer medication.
You will act as a corporate parent and build close links with all who are important to the children such as their families and social workers.
The best part is you don't need any prior experience, just the following:
A big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents' lives.Understanding that the people we care for can be challenging.Patience, resilience, and calmness.Become the \"go to\" person for help, support and guidance with their everyday needs.Willingness to learn not only about the people we support, but the ins and outs of Adult Residential Care.How we reward you
We want our residents to have the best care possible, and therefore you'll receive an exceptional rewards package including:
GBP500 welcome bonus and an extra GBP500 after you pass your probation (minimum six months)'Journey to Management' programme - starting with your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare255 hours' annual leave allowance, which equates to 6 weeks. This increases following two years' service to 298 hours which equates to 7 weeks. You are also entitled to an additional days holiday for 'one moment in time' to celebrate a special occasion.Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributions\"Your Wellbeing Matters\" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksBank holiday bonus pay (Double hourly rate per bank holiday hours worked)And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that's right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!Cycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverUnlock your potential - \"We make the incredible happen!\"
And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, more time for you! Dependent upon site location.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.