Night Life Practitioner

Kisimul Group Ltd.; Friesthorpe CP; On-site; GBP 17,702 - 19,079; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Refer a friend

Life Assurance

Pension

Discounts from retailers

Online GP & wellbeing support

Job summary

Kisimul Group Ltd is seeking Night Life Practitioners for our Children’s Residential Home at Anam Carain Friesthorpe, Lincolnshire. You will support individuals with severe learning disabilities to lead independent lives, assist with daily activities, and accompany them on community outings.

The role offers a starting hourly rate of £12.85, with higher rates for experienced staff. A company vehicle is available for transport, and there are progression pathways via our competency framework.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for care and 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.
• Level 3 in Children’s Residential Services or willing to work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to individuals with severe learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Assist with daily activities and accompany individuals on trips into the community.
• Utilise the company vehicle to transport clients to activities and appointments.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing during all activities and outings.

Skills

Care passion

Team player

Resilience & support-seeking

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Level 3 in Children’s Residential Services

Job description

Our Children Residential Home is looking for night Life Practitioners to join our team at Anam Carain Friesthorpe, Lincolnshire.

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 drivers licence or have been driving in the UK for 2 years or more.

Starting rates are £12.85 and for those with experience it’s £13.85. Level 1 – £12.85, Level 2 – £13.35, Level 3 – £13.85.

You will have the opportunity to enhance your skills through our competency framework, unlocking pathways to increased hourly rates of pay.

If you're 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

• 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 Check : We cover the cost so you can start worry-free.

What experience and qualifications do you need?

• A genuine passion for care and to be motivated by contributing to the progression of others.
• A strong team player.
• Resilient and confidence to ask for support as needed.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• A Level 3 in Children’s Residential Services or willing to work towards it.

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.

£500 joining bonus: £250 on commencement of employment and £250 on successful completion of probation.

About Kisimul

Kisimul Group Ltd are 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 development delay and associated challenging behaviour.

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. If you’re ready to invest in your future and make a meaningful impact, apply today.