Life Practitioner

Kisimul Group Limited; Swinderby; On-site; GBP 17,509 - 18,735; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Fully funded qualifications

Blue Light Card discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Life Assurance

Pension (salary sacrifice)

Retail discounts

Healthcare & wellbeing programmes

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work

Free DBS checks

Job summary

The Gables, Swinderby, Lincoln, is seeking Life Practitioners to join our Adult Supported Living Home. You will support individuals with severe learning disabilities to live independently, assisting with daily activities and community trips.

Role includes driving the company vehicle (must have a full UK licence). Starting pay £12.71, £13.60 with experience; progression via competency framework to higher hourly rates. Full DBS checks and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for care and a motivation to contribute to the progression of others.
• A strong team player with resilience and good communication.
• Computer literacy and willingness to work towards Level 3 in Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals with severe learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Assist with daily activities and accompany individuals on community trips.
• Utilise the competency framework to progress and unlock pay pathways.
• Drive the company vehicle if eligible and hold a full UK licence.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Resilient

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Full UK driving licence

Education

A Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

About The Role

Our Adult Supported Living Home is looking for Life Practitioners to join our team at The Gables, Swinderby, Lincoln.

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic, and a dedicated Life Practitioner to join our team. As a Life Practitioner, you will provide essential support to individuals with severe learning disabilities and complex needs. You will play a key role in helping them live fulfilling, independent lives by assisting them in daily activities and accompanying them on trips into the community.

We provide a company vehicle that can be used to transport the 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 driver’s licence or have been driving in the UK for 2 years or more.

Starting rates are £12.71 and for those with experience it’s £13.60. Level 1 – £12.71, 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.

Benefits

• Genuine Career Development: Opportunities with transparent pay grades.
• Fully Funded Qualifications
• Blue Light Card: Which gives you access to discounts in over 15,000 venues UK wide.
• Refer a friend: Earn up to £500 for every successful hire.
• Financial Benefits: Life Assurance of 1x your annual basic salary. Access to salary sacrifice pension scheme; withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday with Stream. Access to Discounts from over 150 retailers.
• Health & Wellbeing: From access to an online GP, confidential telephone counselling, dedicated internal wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme that truly makes a difference.
• Flexible Working Patterns: We recognise that not everyone celebrates the same occasions, so colleagues have the option to work on bank holidays and take the time off at another point that’s more meaningful to them.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Salary‑deducted bikes to save money.
• Free DBS Checks: We cover the cost so you can start worry‑free.

About The Candidate

• A genuine passion for care and a 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.
• A Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willing to work towards one.

What Will You Get In Return

• A competitive salary.
• Extensive training packages with time rostered out of your work rota to attend.
• Pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Genuine career development opportunities for those who want them.
• A beautiful home and grounds to work within.
• Fully funded DBS checks.

About Kisimul

Kisimul Group Ltd is a group of independent specialist schools and adult provisions providing exceptional residential care and award‑winning education to children, young people and adults with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, severe and complex learning difficulties, global developmental delay and associated challenging behaviour.

We are proud to be awarded an outstanding company to work for as voted in our most recent employee survey.

Kisimul is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

At Kisimul, we’re committed to creating a workplace that celebrates and welcomes diversity in all its forms. We believe that varied perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply — your unique background, perspective, and potential might be exactly what we’re looking for.

Due to current UK Government guidelines, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Sponsorship is restricted to eligible colleagues who are already employed by the organisation. Please be aware that Children’s Homes positions are not eligible for sponsorship.

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

About You

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About Kisimul Group

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