Intensive Support Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Bridge of Weir; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Intensive Support Practitioners to join their team in a nurturing care home for children. This full-time role involves providing personalized support to children with diverse needs, including autism and ADHD. Practitioners will work both individually and as part of a team to create a safe and calming environment. With a focus on personal care, health, and wellbeing, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. Join a supportive organization that values flexibility, communication, and professional development.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Family-friendly policies

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free physiotherapy

Occupational health support

Retail discounts

Concert discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families in similar settings.
• Willingness to develop and adapt care based on individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children on a 1:2:1 basis, adapting support to meet individual needs.
• Assist with daily living activities and respond to signs of distress.

Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Experience with Children

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

HNC

Job description

Intensive Support Practitioner, Bridge of Weir

Location: Bridge of Weir, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 057f7f9ef2e3

Job Views: 7

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Your new opportunity

Rivendell Children's Service is currently recruiting full-time, permanent Intensive Support Practitioners offering 37.5 hours per week. Rivendell is a registered care home for children, set in an idyllic location at Quarriers Village, supporting 4 children 24/7 with diverse needs such as autism & ADHD. Some children are non-verbal and have complex sensory needs and experienced trauma, and the team works to ensure a safe, calm, and nurturing environment where children can thrive.

As an Intensive Support Practitioner, you will:

• Work as part of a team or individually on a 1:2:1 basis with each child.
• Use your expertise to adapt support to meet individual needs.
• Support children & young people by providing various experiences, including outings and activities aligned with their interests.
• Assist with daily living activities such as cooking, promoting health & wellbeing, and personal care.
• Respond appropriately to signs of distress and emergency situations.

Working pattern: This is a full-time, permanent role working 37.5 hours per week. Shifts are 7.5 hours long, including early shifts (7am – 2:30pm), late shifts (2pm – 9:30pm), and weekends on a rotational basis.

Minimum requirements:

• SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) and HNC are essential. If you do not hold both, you must hold one and be willing to work towards achieving the other within an agreed timeframe.
• Experience and knowledge of working with children & families in similar settings.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to develop and adapt care based on individual needs.
• Ability to support children, families, and young people, promoting rights, person-centered care, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Flexibility and reliability.
• A driver’s license and access to own transportation are desirable due to the location.

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement: 29 days plus 4 public holidays annually.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Life Assurance.
• Additional benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free physiotherapy, and occupational health support.
• Discounts from retailers and concerts for carers.