Role Overview
Kisimul provides therapeutically informed care and education and the Service Development Team work closely with our Therapeutic teams to support the implementation of these approaches in our services.
Key Responsibilities
The Service Development team supports colleagues to enhance their knowledge and skills to support people who are autistic, have a learning disability, and may have a range of associated complex needs. As a Service Development Practitioner you will play a key role in supporting the induction and continued professional development of Kisimul colleagues. You will have a direct effect on new colleagues' first experience of the Kisimul Group and how well‑equipped colleagues feel to carry out their roles. You will be involved in the planning and delivery of a range of training packages, for example, autism and learning disability, trauma informed practice and our BILD certified course for behaviour support. Some of this support will involve direct support in services, modelling approaches, supporting reflective practice and being responsive to service needs. You will provide coaching and mentoring opportunities for colleagues to support them to embed their learning into practice.
We are looking for dedicated individuals to join the organisation as a Service Development Practitioner and be a part of our multi-disciplinary team. You will have completed, or be willing to work towards, at least one of the following:
Qualifications
* 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 (desirable but not essential)
You will have experience of working in an educational or care setting supporting individuals with complex needs, including a learning disability and autism and you will have the ability to relate this experience to current best practice. You will have experience of mentoring others, supporting reflective practice and creating and delivering learning and development events and resources. You will have a passion for actively supporting colleagues to embed their learning into practice.
Equal Opportunities
All applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check. Kisimul Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
Benefits
* Excellent supervision and continued professional development opportunities from our Therapeutic professionals
* Opportunity to be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to learn from colleagues, working together to enhance people's lives
* 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
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