Life Practitioner

Kisimul Group Ltd.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent care organization in Peterborough seeks Life Practitioners to provide essential support to individuals with severe learning disabilities. You will assist with daily activities and accompany individuals on community outings. This role offers competitive starting rates, genuine career development opportunities, fully funded qualifications, and various employee benefits, including a wellbeing app. Join a dedicated team making a difference in the lives of those we support.

Benefits

Genuine career development

Fully funded qualifications

Blue Light card access

Refer a friend scheme

WageStream financial wellbeing app

Help@hand wellbeing app

Life Assurance

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for care and motivation to contribute to the progression of others.
• Strong team player with resilience and confidence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with staff to safeguard young adults.
• Participate in recreational events.
• Assist with cooking and cleaning.
• Create positive relationships with young adults.
• Meet physical and emotional needs of young adults.
• Maintain clear record keeping.

Skills

Passion for care

Team player

Confidence

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for Life Practitioners to join our team at Tigh Dion in Farcet, Peterborough. You will provide essential support to individuals with severe learning disabilities and complex needs, helping them live fulfilling, independent lives by assisting with daily activities and accompanying them on trips into the community. A company vehicle is available to transport people we support to community activities such as shopping, meals, appointments, and outings. To drive the company vehicle you must have held a full UK driving licence or have been driving in the UK for 2 years or more.

Starting rates for those without experience are £12.31 and for those with experience it’s £12.56. New entries: £12.31, Level 1 £12.56, Level 2 £13.10, Level 3 £13.60. You will have the opportunity to enhance your skills through our competency framework, unlocking pathways to increased hourly rates of pay. If you are ready to invest in your future and be rewarded for your achievements, we invite you to apply and embark on a rewarding career journey with us.

Benefits

• Genuine career development – Opportunities with transparent pay grades (more details available through Kisimul)
• 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 refer a friend scheme
• WageStream – financial wellbeing app enabling early access to some wages
• Help@hand – wellbeing app with unlimited GP appointments, 24/7 mental health support and physiotherapy
• Life Assurance
• Flexible working patterns

What is it like to work at Kisimul? Do you want to hear from our teams about life at Kisimul? (video references are not included here).

Apply today or contact [e-mail] for further information

About You

What will you be doing:

• Working with the staff team across all levels to safeguard our young adults at all times.
• Participating in a wide range of innovative and exciting recreational events in the home and wider community.
• Assisting with practical tasks relating to care, such as cooking and cleaning.
• Creating positive relationships with the young adults, maintaining dignity and respect at all times.
• Meeting the physical, emotional, behavioural and cultural needs of the young adults.
• Maintaining accurate and clear record keeping.
• Reviewing and recording any changes to the needs of the young adults.
• Contributing to the development of the team.

What experience and qualifications you need:

• A genuine passion for care and motivation to contribute to the progression of others.
• A strong team player
• Resilient and confident to ask for support as needed
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Computer literacy

About Kisimul Group

Kisimul Group Ltd are a group of independent specialist schools and adult provisions providing residential care and education to individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, severe and complex learning difficulties, global development delay and associated challenging behaviour. Kisimul is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, valuing diversity and promoting equality for all. All applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check. Kisimul is an equal opportunities employer.