Male Care Therapist for Teen boy 30hr/wk @ £16/17hr Leeds - LEEDS - LS26

UKCIL Ltd; West Yorkshire, Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Male Care Therapist to work closely with an autistic young adult. This role involves providing personalized support through home education and essential living skills, while engaging in community activities like swimming and trampolining. The ideal candidate will be resilient, creative, and confident, with a passion for special educational needs and experience in managing challenging behaviors. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, making this a rewarding opportunity for those looking to make a real difference in someone's life.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic individuals and managing challenging behaviors.
• Training in special educational needs (SEN) or related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver home education and living skills programs to an autistic young adult.
• Engage in community-based activities such as shopping and swimming.

Skills

Resilience

Creativity

Confidence

Physical Fitness

Experience with SEN

Behavior Management

Education

Training in Psychology or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Male Care Therapist for Teen Boy - 30 hours/week @ £16-£17/hour - Leeds, LS26

We are seeking a male applicant due to specific requirements related to personal care and safeguarding.

This is a unique opportunity to work 2:1 with an autistic young adult, delivering a home education and living skills program. Community-based activities include shopping, swimming, running, and trampolining.

Full training, weekly support, and team meetings will be provided by professionals overseeing the program.

The ideal candidate will be resilient, fun, creative, confident, and physically fit. Since challenging behavior may occur, experience and training in managing such behaviors, including following behavior plans, are desirable.

This position is suitable for males interested in SEN, psychology, challenging behavior, or occupational therapy. Previous experience working with SEN or challenging behavior would be beneficial.