Job at a glance
We are looking for compassionate, resilient and dedicated Night Practitioners to join our team at Apple Tree. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people with severe learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to achieve positive outcomes and live meaningful, fulfilling lives. This role is ideally suited to individuals who are passionate about making a difference and who have experience working in complex care, children's residential care, SEND, learning disability or autism services.
In return, you'll be supported to develop specialist skills, progress your career and be recognised for the vital contribution you make every day., Previous experience working within a complex care environment, such as children's residential care, SEND, learning disability, autism, mental health or challenging behaviour services. Experience supporting individuals with complex behaviours, communication needs and emotional regulation difficulties.
A resilient and proactive approach, with the ability to remain calm and professional during challenging situations. An understanding of trauma-informed practice and the importance of consistent, relationship-based support. Confidence in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and following agreed care, behaviour support and therapeutic plans. Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.
A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes and reach their potential. The ability to build positive, trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. Confidence to seek support, reflect on practice and continuously develop professionally. A Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care (or willingness to work towards this qualification). Starting rates are £14.47 and for those with experience it's £14.98 Working at Apple Tree and our bespoke services within 6 months we expect you to be earning: Level 2 - £14.47 per hour and once you have progressed through your competencies within 12-18 months Level 3 - £14.98 per hour.
You will have the opportunity to enhance your skills through our competency framework, unlocking pathways to increased hourly rates of pay., Genuine Career Development: Opportunities with transparent pay grades (find out more here - Kisimul | Autism, Learning Disability, Residential Care) Fully Funded Qualifications Blue Light Card: Which gives you access to discounts in over 15,000 venues UK wide Refer a friend: Earn up to £500 for every successful hire.
Financial Benefits: Life Assurance of 1x your annual basic salary. Access to salary sacrifice pension scheme, withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday with Stream. Access to Discounts from over 150 retailers. Health & Wellbeing: From access to an online digital GP, confidential telephone counselling, dedicated internal wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme that truly makes a difference.
Flexible Working Patterns: We recognise that not everyone celebrates the same occasions, so colleagues have the option to work on bank holidays and take the time off at another point that's more meaningful to them. Working Pattern: A long week short week working pattern giving you more time off., An above market rate salary that remains year on year. Extensive training packages with time rostered out of your work rota to attend.
Salary sacrifice pension - give you more. Life Assurance Genuine career development opportunities for those who want them. A beautiful home and grounds to work within. Fully funded DBS checks An organising that cares! £500 joining bonus: £250 on commencement of employment and £250 on successful completion of probation. About Kisimul Kisimul Group Ltd are a group of independent specialist schools and adult provisions providing exceptional residential care and award-winning education to children, young people and adults with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, severe and complex learning difficulties, global development delay