Senior Autism Practitioner (Nottingham)

Autismo East Midlands; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational sick pay

25 days holiday + bank holidays (33)

Induction with autism specialist培训

Care Certificate paid during induction

Paid job-related qualifications during

Free initial DBS check

Employer pension scheme

Friendly and supportive work environm

Refer a friend scheme

Blue Light Card access

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoptionleave

Job summary

Autism East Midlands seeks a Senior Autism Practitioner in Nottingham to support individuals with autism in a residential setting. You will deliver holistic, person-centred care and promote independent living, with activities that encourage participation and social inclusion.

The role involves personal care, medication administration, and helping clients integrate into the local community while managing anxieties or challenging behaviours.

Qualifications

• NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent is required or essential.
• Experience in senior support roles or NHS/healthcare/social care backgrounds is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support people with autism in a residential setting with a range of activities and promote independent living skills.
• Provide holistic support including personal care and medication administration.
• Assist with community integration and help manage anxieties or distressful behaviour.
• Be prepared to roll patterns across shifts including early, lates, sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Holistic care

Team working

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives?

Then come and work for us as a Senior Autism Practitioner at Autism East Midlands, the leading regional Autism charity in Nottingham

This is a job where you really will be making a difference to people’s lives. Supporting people with autism in our residential service with a variety of activities they enjoy as well as promoting independent living skills.

You will find this a rewarding job, which promises variety as no two days are ever the same.

You will be positively supporting people by providing holistic support including personal care, medication administration, integration into the local community and to manage their anxieties, which they may communicate through distressing behaviour.

Full training will be given but if you have experience as a Senior Support Worker, Senior Care Assistant, or have worked in the NHS, Health Care or in Social Care this position would be well suited to you too.

We want to hear about your values and how you would put them into practice.

Please be aware, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who have restricted hours, and we are unable offer sponsorships.

The working pattern is on a rolling rota including a variety of shifts: early, lates, sleep-ins, weekends, bank holidays and flexible shift patterns.

You should hold an NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent

• Occupational sick pay
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days)
• Extensive induction with autism specialist training
• Fully paid for Care Certificate, which is essential for those wanting to pursue a career in health and social care
• Paid job-related qualifications during employment
• Free initial DBS Check
• Employer pension scheme
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Refer a friend scheme worth £
• Access to the Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave

We reserve the right to close the advert once sufficient applications have been received, therefore, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Either way don’t forget to tell us if you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme.

Autism East Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you’re a successful applicant you will need an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, we will meet any initial costs.