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Childrens Service Development Practitioner

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Kisimul

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United Kingdom , Swinderby, Friesthorpe and Langford

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Education

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

38609.55 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

Kisimul provides residential care, supported living and education services for people who are autistic, have a learning disability, and may have a range of associated complex needs. At Kisimul we’re dedicated to helping the people we support expand their life skills, abilities and experiences as part of our therapeutically informed approaches and our Meaningful Life Model. Our ethos is to put individual needs, values, aspirations and outcomes at the centre of everything we do providing holistic care and lifelong learning in a nurturing, supportive environment that encourages personal growth and development.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support the induction and continued professional development of Kisimul colleagues
  • Involved in the planning and delivery of a range of training packages (e.g., autism and learning disability, trauma informed practice, BILD certified course for behaviour support)
  • Direct support in services, modelling approaches, supporting reflective practice
  • Provide coaching and mentoring opportunities for colleagues

Requirements:

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training or completed a PTLLS/DTLLS course
  • A teaching qualification
  • Train the Trainer course
  • Other qualifications relevant to health and social care, education or positive behaviour support are desirable but not essential

Nice to have:

Other qualifications relevant to health and social care, education or positive behaviour support are desirable but not essential

What we offer:
  • Excellent supervision and continued professional development opportunities from our Therapeutic professionals
  • To be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team
  • Pension scheme and life assurance
  • Free Parking
  • Fantastic Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Blue Light Card offering discounts in over 15,000 stores and restaurants
  • Fully funded DBS checks

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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