Life Practitioner-Bespoke Setting

Kisimul Group; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Enhanced overtime rates

Generous holiday allowance

Life Assurance

Fully funded DBS checks

Fully funded qualifications

Career pathways for development

Pension scheme

Job summary

Kisimul Group is seeking Life Practitioners to join a therapeutically led team supporting a young person with complex needs in Lincolnshire. You will be part of a bespoke setting, delivering tailored activities, learning opportunities and wellbeing support.

You will work with Occupational, Speech and Music Therapists to create a meaningful daily routine, encouraging engagement, communication and independence in a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care/support environment is preferred.
• Ability to adapt approach to individual needs and therapies.
• Genuine commitment to therapeutic, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutically led support tailored to the young person.
• Assist with learning, wellbeing, and participation in activities.
• Work closely with therapists to implement care plans.
• Build trusting, long-term relationships with the young person.
• Maintain a safe, caring environment and reflect on practice.

Skills

Creativity

Curiosity

Enthusiasm

Compassion

Ambition

Reflective practice

Relationship building

Job description

Life Practitioner - Bespoke Setting

We are looking for new members of the team to join as Life Practitioners (formerly known as support workers). We are offering a unique opportunity, working alongside Lincolnshire County Council to support a young person with complex needs through the provision of therapeutically led care and education in a bespoke setting.

A little bit about the person you will be supporting...

Hello, I am 12 years old and I have moved to my new home in Lincoln. My home has been developed to meet my individual needs. My home is situated between Lincoln and Newark, so never far from somewhere fun to visit and explore. There are lots of things l can do, however, I do need support to help me further develop my skills and abilities and be able to take part in a variety of activities. I currently require a very specialist approach to support my wellbeing and learning, which currently takes place within my home and the surrounding outside space and community.

I have a learning disability and other associated complex needs and I need therapeutic support to help me communicate my needs and wants and to support my sensory and emotional regulation. The day-to-day support that I need will be guided by Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Music Therapists to create a therapeutic lived experience tailored to my needs.

To help me access more opportunities, I need on-going support from people who will take the time to understand my needs and help me live a life that is meaningful for me. I love being outdoors, listening to stories and going swimming and I would like to explore a variety of experiences with the right support.

What do we need from you:

• Creativity / curiosity/ enthusiasm
• Passion for delivering quality care and supporting a therapeutically led approach
• Compassionate approach
• Ambition to support meaningful outcomes for people
• Show resilience and work creatively if something does not work the first time, being open to developing your understanding
• Being reflective in your practice, giving consideration to ‘why’ and ‘how’ to improve outcomes for people
• Commitment to building longer term, positive and trusting relationships

What you can expect from us:

• A bespoke training package in the delivery of therapeutically informed care and education, this will include training from our highly skilled therapeutic teams
• Ongoing continued professional development through clear pathways for progression
• To be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to learn from your colleagues, working together to enhance young people’s lives.
• Support from Service Development Practitioners who provide in service training, coaching and mentoring.
• Opportunity to work in a specialist environment, with access to great facilities such an onsite pool, gym and playground.

In return for your hard work and dedication here are just a few of the fantastic benefits Kisimul offers:

• Fantastic Refer a Friend Scheme
• Blue Light Card offering discounts in over 15,000 stores and restaurants
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Generous holiday allowance
• Life Assurance
• Fully funded DBS checks
• Fully funded qualifications
• Clear career pathways for development in your chosen area
• Pension Scheme