Lead Autism Support Practitioner

M. R. Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Bristol is seeking a Lead Autism Support Practitioner to provide dedicated assistance to a client with autism and complex needs. This dual-role involves co-leading a small team while delivering hands-on support, with opportunities for professional qualifications in Positive Behaviour Support. Ideal candidates will have experience working with individuals with challenging behavior and hold a Level 3 qualification or above.

Benefits

Higher than average pay for the sector

Generous mileage allowance

Job security

NEST Pension

Employee Assistance Scheme

Extensive PBS & Autism training

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in supporting individuals with emotional or social functioning difficulties.
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to use car for work.
• Values align with the organization's mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide social and emotional support to a client with autism.
• Plan and deliver structured activities to enhance client's independence skills.
• Co-lead a team while providing hands-on support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Experience with challenging behavior

Understanding of autism

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Regulated Qualification Framework

Job description

Job Description:

Job information Lead Autism Support Practitioner from the Company M. R. Trust, this latest Lead Autism Support Practitioner job vacancy is located in the city Bristol located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE .

Job Responsibility:

Dedicated Support Practitioner and Team Leader required for a rewarding and challenging role.

Would you like to join a team of dedicated practitioners and family carers to provide genuine person-centred support to a man with autism, mild learning difficulties and complex needs?

Would you like to co-lead our small team, with the confidence that you have become a specialist in his support and gained his trust, first?

You will provide social & emotional support while he explores the countryside around Bristol and the surrounding counties. You will help him develop confidence within his community, so expanding the range of settings and opportunities he is able to access and enjoy.

You will support his wellbeing and increase his independence through planning and delivering structured activities in his home, which enable him to develop his independence skills and interests.

You will provide and inspire outstanding Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and create an environment that enables him to reduce his anxiety and manage his behaviour, so he can thrive and achieve his life-goals.

You will have the opportunity to gain professional qualifications in PBS and leadership while working, and develop an advanced understanding of autism.

This is a dual-role in which you will spend the majority of your time providing direct support to our client. As such, you will remain a hands-on ‘practice leader', leading and inspiring the team by example.

Key Responsibilities:

• To listen, strive to understand and empathise with the client
• To support client with communication and help him articulate his thoughts, feelings, needs and preferences.
• To support client on his 1-2 hour walks of his choice in the countryside around Bristol and surrounding counties.
• To provide client with emotional support and help him manage his anxiety.
• To support client on a 2:1 basis in the community, and a 2:1 or 1:1 basis in the home, according to level of experience.
• To provide client with a stimulating programme of activities during the day.
• To help client to increase his life skills & confidence through structured activities.
• To positively manage risk, to enable the client to do his chosen activities safely.
• To support the client with his anxiety, and help him manage his behaviour using Positive Behaviour Support.

Minimum Requirements:

• Having a full UK driving licence and willingness to use car for work purposes.
• Sharing our values.
• Experience of working with individuals with challenging behaviour either in a personal or professional capacity.
• At least one year experience of supporting or teaching/tutoring individuals with emotional or social functioning difficulties.
• Qualification/s at Level 3 of the Regulated Qualification Framework (e.g. A Level, BTEC, NVQ 3) or above.

What we will offer:

• Higher than average pay for the sector
• Generous mileage allowance
• Job security.
• NEST Pension
• Employee Assistant Scheme
• Extended induction period, extensive PBS & Autism training.