The Degree Placement programme is aimed at university students seeking a placement year as part of their course.
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. During your placement you will be required to complete a qualification independently (Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare).
1. direct to Prior's Court from Newbury, Thatcham, Reading, Calcot, Swindon, Basingstoke, Oxford, Didcot and Wallingford
Key information: Salary: £24,500 - £25,250 FTE Hours: 29 hours per week with one day unpaid study leave Contract type: Fixed-term contract
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.
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. Our early shift starts at 7am and finishes at 4pm and our late shift starts at 2pm and finishes at 10pm.
Can't drive?
We offer a direct-to-site transport service for our Autism Practitioners, with pick-up and drop-off points in
Benefits
We believe in valuing and supporting our staff through comprehensive training, competitive salaries, and the tools needed to excel in your role.
How to apply
We're excited about the possibility of you joining the team at Prior's Court! To ensure the safety and wellbeing of the young people we support, all offers of employment are subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks. These include references, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, proof of right to work in the UK, and any other relevant clearances. Once all pre-employment checks are in place we will be able to issue your start date and contract, we appreciate your understanding and cooperation throughout this process.
Read through the application documents below, then. The recruitment team will be in touch within three working days.
Please note: Once you've applied, you'll get an email with some follow-up questions. Please take a moment to answer them, otherwise we will not be able to process your application. Job description Policies:
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All positions at Prior's Court are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and receipt of the appropriate Right to Work documents. Prior’s Court Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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.
Published: 16th August, 2024
Updated: 13th November, 2025
Author: Alfie Weatherhead
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