Senior Life Practitioner

Level 1 - £13.99, Level 2 - £14.31, Level 3 £13.99

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

• Genuine career development - Opportunities with transparent pay grades (find out more here – Kisimul | Autism, Learning Disability, Residential Care)
• Fully funded qualifications – Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
• Blue Light card - which give you access to discounts in over 15,000 venues UK wide
• Refer a friend - Earn upto £500 through our refer a friend scheme
• WageStream - a financial wellbeing app, allowing you early access to some of your wages for those unforeseen expenses
• Help@hand - a well being app which gives you access to unlimited GP appointments, confidentiality 24/7 mental health support and physiotherapy sessions
• Life Assurance
• Flexible working patterns

What is it like to work at Kisimul? Click here to hear our teams talking about life at Kisimul:  https://youtu.be/pP-sFmzkR88

Find out more about Meaningful Life Model:  https://youtu.be/XWo2VXzeGIg

Apply today or contact me at [email protected] for further information

What will you be doing:
• Positively contribute to the personal development of our residents with both practical and emotional support.
• Lead by example, behave and communicate appropriately at all times.
• Design, implement, deliver and contribute in a wide range of innovative and exciting recreational events within the home and wider community. This will involve regular outings and trips and on occasion, extended visits and holidays.
• Using knowledge and experience, contribute positively to care planning and participate supportively in reviews as requested, demonstrating a sound knowledge regarding nutrition and hygiene.
• Maintain accurate, clear and concise record keeping.
• Take ownership for key-worker duties and where appropriate look to develop and strengthen links with families, friends and relevant significant others.
• Work in partnership with the Manager to ensure streamlined service delivery and consistent communication across the homes.
• Proactively participate in supporting the staff team to include carrying out supervisions as requested.
• Attend and contribute positively to regular staff meetings and hand-over meetings, ensuring all relevant information is disseminated appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Contribute positively to the training and development of the staff team to include own personal development / highlighting any training needs.

What experience and qualifications do you need:

•  A genuine passion for care and to be motivated by contributing to the progression of others.
• NVQ Level 3 in children's residential care
• Leadership experience in a similar role
• A strong team player
•  Resilient and confidence to ask for support as needed
•  Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Computer literacy