Autism Practitioner

**Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference working nights?**
- **No experience required**:

- **3-4 nights per week on a fixed shift basis**:

- **One Location (Thatcham RG18 9NU)**

Our night time Autism Practitioners play a key role in supporting our young people to improve their sleep patterns and, together with the education and residential teams, in building their independence and life-skills.

You will work throughout the night between 3 - 4 shifts a week to support the young people in undertaking their night time routine, putting in place the structure and prompts to enable them to undertake tasks as independently as possible and to learn skills ranging from toileting, washing, dressing and personal care to communication and social skills.

Our thorough training and induction programme will ensure you have the support, skills and tools you need to deliver quality care for each young person. We will even support you to complete your HABC Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) (RQF) if you are not yet qualified a statutory requirement for a career in childcare. Many of our staff members become experts in supporting those with autism and are able to progress to more senior roles.

We operate a night rota throughout 52 weeks of the year, including weekends and public holidays.

**What we can offer you**
- Competitive Salary upto £21,000 FTE (for 38 hours of work per week)
- Comprehensive Benefits package, including 33 days holiday per year, pension, life insurance and more
- Career Progression
- Level 3 Qualification in Residential Childcare and Ongoing Learning and Development Programme
- Dedicated handovers and reporting time included within your shifts
- Referral bonus scheme
- Working with a supportive team
- 52-acre picturesque grounds with extensive opportunities for our young people and staff to enjoy the various facilities: Woodland Walks, Swimming Pool, Gym, Wildlife Centre, Orchard, Theatre onsite, Yoga, Onsite Medical Hub, Bakery alongside offsite trips

**Shifts Patterns**

21.45 PM - 07.15 AM

Prior’s Court is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek and embrace differences in thinking, experience, ethnicity, age, gender, faith, personalities and styles.

The different skills, experiences and backgrounds our employees bring to their roles create a workforce as diverse and individual as the young people we support and makes Prior’s Court a special place to work.

We strive for an inclusive environment where employees feel safe, engaged and supported to make a difference.

**Find out more about a career with a difference**

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: From £22,500.00 per year

Schedule:

- Night shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REF30E