Our Current Vacancies are in the following locations
* Thatcham
* Basingstoke
* Newbury
* Reading
* Oxford
* Swindon
We are NOT a multi-location site. We are based in Thatcham. Transport can be offered from Basingstoke, Newbury, Reading and Oxford to our Site in Thatcham.
Please note that after making your application you will automatically receive an email with further questions, we require you to answer. Your application won’t be reviewed by the team at Prior’s Court until you reply to this email.
About Us
Prior's Court was set up by Founding Patron Dame Stephanie Shirley, whose vision of a centre of excellence for children with autism became reality with the opening of Prior's Court School in 1999. We have since grown to support around 90 young people with autism aged between 5-25 years with the opening of Prior's Court Young Adult Provision in 2011.
Since opening, our support team has grown from around 20 to 500 and we have built a reputation as a leading edge educational, vocational, and residential facility for young people with autism.
We're looking for caring, patient, fun people from all backgrounds to join our teams working with autistic young people with complex needs. Whether you have experience in a care environment, or don't have experience but have a passion to help transform the lives of the young people at Prior's Court - we'd love to hear from you.
Every shift for an Autism Practitioner changes a life. It’s a care role. It’s a teaching role. It’s a role model role. It’s varied. It’s a career. It’s a passion. It’s teamwork. It’s challenging. It’s rewarding. It’s for you.
Full Job Description
Everything we achieve at Prior's Court is down to the commitment, dedication and specialised practice demonstrated by our incredible team of Autism Practitioners.
Whatever the time, whatever the place, an Autism Practitioner has an opportunity to transform the life of a young person with complex autism. It will be challenging but very rewarding.
We are looking for individuals with an interest in, or experience of, working in a care environment, who are passionate about providing a positive learning environment for young people and strive to build a career in care.
For those who are not experienced in care, we offer a free, comprehensive training programme which includes hands-on experience working alongside experienced and senior team members.
If you already have lots of experience as a care worker, support worker, special needs practitioner or carer, you will still have access to ongoing training and a salary to match your relevant experience.
We offer a sliding salary based on your experience and qualifications – with a clearly defined pathway to move up salary bandings:
* Level one Salary: £22.5k + (37 Hours) /£26,757+ (45 Hours) - New to care/education, ability to develop skills and experience and work towards level 3 diploma.
* Level Two Salary: £24k + (37 Hours)/ £29,190 + (45 Hours) - Established practitioner, able to work with a range of young people, core training is achieved and maintained. Level 3 Diploma and 1-2 years' experience required.
* Level Three Salary: £25k + (37 Hours) / £30,406+ (45 Hours) - Experience of leading and guiding practice of others, ability to develop approaches for young people’s progress, lead activities and learning. Level 3 Diploma and 2 years+ experience required.
* You must have a legal right to work in the UK and sadly we are unable to consider candidates who need sponsorship.
Salaries are based on 37 hours per week/52 weeks per year. Salaries will be adjusted pro rata for alternative work patterns.
We operate a rota based on a rolling pattern of early and late shifts throughout 52 weeks of the year, including weekends and public holidays.
You will be offered a thorough training and induction programme to ensure you have the support, skills and tools you need to deliver quality care for each young person.
Many of our staff members become experts in supporting those with autism and are able to progress to more senior roles.
We recognise our employees are the key to helping us achieve our ambitions and deserve to be valued and supported. That’s why we offer a superb package of benefits to our staff.
Benefits
* Minibus transport to work service direct to Prior's Court from Oxford (including Kennington, Blackbird Leys, Littlemore, and Cowley), Didcot, Wallingford, Newbury, Thatcham, Reading, Calcot, Theale, Swindon, & Basingstoke.
* Flexible shifts available - permanent contract.
* Support to gain your Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare.
* No experience is required - but more experience equals a higher salary.
All positions at the school are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and receipt of the appropriate Right to Work documents.
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.
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