Driving Life Practitioner

Kisimul Group Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialized education and residential care is seeking Life Practitioners to support individuals with severe learning disabilities and complex needs. This rewarding role involves helping clients lead fulfilling lives through daily activities and community engagement. The position offers genuine career development, fully funded qualifications in Health & Social Care, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Genuine career development

Fully funded qualifications

Blue light card discounts

Refer a friend scheme

WageStream for early access to wages

Help@hand wellbeing app

Life Assurance

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for care and contributing to others' progress.
• Willingness to obtain Level 2 diploma if not held.
• Ability to seek support when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with severe learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Assist with daily activities and accompany on community trips.
• Drive company vehicle to transport clients for community activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Compassion

Resilience

Computer literacy

Education

Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for Life Practitioners to join our team at Tigh Lenach in Croydon.

We seek a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated Life Practitioner to support individuals with severe learning disabilities and complex needs. Your role will involve helping them live fulfilling, independent lives by assisting with daily activities and accompanying them on community trips.

We provide a company vehicle for transporting clients to community activities such as shopping, meals, appointments, and outings. To drive the company vehicle, you must have held a full UK driver's license or have been driving in the UK for 2 years or more.

Benefits

• Genuine career development: Opportunities with transparent pay grades (Kisimul | Autism, Learning Disability, Residential Care)
• Fully funded qualifications: Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
• Blue light card: Access to discounts in over 15,000 venues UK wide
• Refer a friend: Earn up to £500 through our scheme
• WageStream: Early access to wages for unforeseen expenses
• Help@hand: Wellbeing app with unlimited GP, mental health, and physiotherapy support
• Life Assurance
• Flexible working patterns

Hear from our teams about life at Kisimul: https://youtu.be/pP-sFmzkR88

Learn about the Meaningful Life Model: https://youtu.be/XWo2VXzeGIg

Apply today!

Kisimul | Autism, Learning Disability, Residential Care

Kisimul provides schools, colleges, care homes, and supported living services for children and adults with complex needs.

About You

What experience and qualifications do you need:

• A genuine passion for care and contributing to others' progress
• A strong team player
• Resilient with confidence to seek support when needed
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer literacy
• A Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care or willingness to obtain it

What will you get in return:

• A competitive salary
• Extensive training with time allocated for development
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Career development opportunities
• A supportive work environment
• Fully funded DBS checks

About Kisimul Group

Kisimul Group Ltd offers specialist education and residential care for individuals with Autism, severe and complex learning difficulties, and related behaviours. We are committed to safeguarding, promoting diversity, and equality. All applicants will require an enhanced DBS check. Kisimul is an equal opportunities employer.