Service Development Practitioner

Kisimul Group Ltd.; Greater Lincolnshire; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Fully Funded Qualifications

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend – hybrid bonus

Life Assurance 1x salary

Pension scheme: salary sacrifice

Health & Wellbeing resources

Flexible Working Patterns

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free DBS Check

Job summary

Kisimul Group Ltd. is seeking a Service Development Practitioner in Lincolnshire. You will join a multidisciplinary Therapy team to develop colleagues’ practice, deliver the Meas programme and embed training across services.

The role focuses on coaching, reflective practice and person-centred support within education and care settings. You will have experience in education, care or therapy for people with complex needs (autism, learning disabilities) and relevant teaching qualifications, with a

Qualifications

• Experience delivering engaging learning and development sessions.
• Mentoring, coaching or developing colleagues.
• Training in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) or willingness to undertake.

Responsibilities

• Support development of colleagues’ continued professional development and practice.
• Deliver the Meas programme (BILD-certified behaviour support training).
• Coach, mentor and support colleagues to embed learning into practice.
• Role-model good practice and support reflective practice in services.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions and referrals, and review incidents.

Skills

Mentoring & coaching

Training delivery

Communication skills

Learning needs analysis

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

PTLLS/DTLLS or equivalent

Teaching qualification / Train the Trainer

Job description

Help colleagues grow. Help people thrive.

Location: Children’s/Education Services, Lincolnshire

Working Pattern: 38 hours per week

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be part of our multidisciplinary Therapy team, working closely with colleagues across Kisimul to support the development of their practice, in line with our therapeutic model.

Your role will include:

• Supporting the development of colleague’s continued professional development, competencies and therapeutically informed practice
• Supporting colleagues understanding of autism, learning disability, trauma-informed practice and the meaningful life model.
• Delivering our Meas programme, Kisimul’s BILD-certified behaviour support training programme, including induction and refresher sessions.
• Coaching, mentoring and supporting colleagues to embed their learning into everyday practice.
• Role-modelling effective approaches within services and supporting reflective practice.
• Responding flexibly to individual service and colleague development needs
• Working alongside therapists and other professionals to provide responsive, person-centred support.
• Review incidents, analyse behaviour trends, debrief significant events, support and offer advice based on this
• Supporting services with agreed admissions and contributing to multidisciplinary discussions and referrals.
• Supporting the effective implementation of Kisimul’s Practice Leadership Model.

This is a hands-on role where you will help colleagues understand, apply and embed their training.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about developing people and improving outcomes.

You’ll bring experience of working in an education, care or therapy environment with people who have complex needs, including autism and learning disabilities, together with the ability to connect your practical experience with current best practice.

You’ll ideally have:

• A Level 3 Award in Education and Training, PTLLS/DTLLS, teaching qualification or Train the Trainer qualification — or a willingness to work towards one.
• Experience of mentoring, coaching or developing colleagues.
• Experience of creating and delivering engaging learning and development sessions.
• Training/Qualifications in Positive Behaviour Support and a willingness to undertake further training where required.
• Knowledge of different learning styles and the ability to adapt training, coaching and mentoring to different audiences.
• The ability to role-model good practice and coach colleagues in real-life service environments.
• An understanding of professional standards relating to training and restrictive physical intervention, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.
• The ability to contribute effectively to multidisciplinary meetings and professional discussions.
• A commitment to your own ongoing professional development.
• A full, current UK driving licence, access to a suitable vehicle and appropriate business insurance, as travel between Kisimul sites will be required.

Why Kisimul?

At Kisimul, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a meaningful life one shaped by their individual needs, choices, aspirations and goals.

Our Meaningful Life Model brings this philosophy to life through therapeutically informed care, education and support. We work with people who are autistic, have learning disabilities and may have associated complex needs, helping them develop their skills, independence, confidence and experiences.

As a Service Development Practitioner, you’ll be central to this approach.

You’ll work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, including therapeutic professionals, while gaining opportunities to continually develop your own skills and expertise.

• Career Development – Transparent pay grades and opportunities to progress.
• Fully Funded Qualifications – Support to develop your skills and career.
• Blue Light Card – Access to discounts across more than 15,000 UK venues.
• Refer a Friend – Earn up to £500 for every successful hire.
• Financial Benefits – Life Assurance of 1x your annual basic salary, access to a salary sacrifice pension scheme, Stream salary access and discounts with more than 150 retailers.
• Health & Wellbeing – Access to an online GP, confidential telephone counselling, dedicated internal wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible Working Patterns – The option to work on bank holidays and take the time off at another point that is more meaningful to you.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Salary-deducted bikes to help you save money.
• Free DBS Check – We cover the cost of your DBS check.

Make your experience count

If you’re ready to use your experience to develop others, influence practice and make a genuine difference to the lives of the people we support, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Kisimul and become part of a team where your knowledge doesn’t just stay in the training room, it changes what happens in people’s everyday lives.

About Kisimul

Kisimul Group Ltd operates a group of independent specialist schools and adult provisions, providing specialist education and residential care for children, young people and adults with autism, severe and complex learning disabilities, global developmental delay and associated needs that require additional support.

We are proud to have been recognised as an outstanding company to work for, as voted for in our most recent employee survey.

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

We are also committed to creating a workplace that celebrates and welcomes diversity in all its forms. We believe that different perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply, your unique background, perspective and potential could be exactly what we are looking for.

Please note: 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/Schools positions are not eligible for sponsorship.

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check.