Children's Residential Autism Practitioner
Location: Chudleigh Knighton, Devon
Salary: £13.50 per hour (40 hours per week) + £50 per sleep-in
Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day
At ABC Devon, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing and understanding environment. We're looking for passionate, caring and committed Children's Residential Autism Practitioners to join our dedicated team at our warm and welcoming 3-bed Ofsted-registered children's home in Chudleigh Knighton.
Our home supports children and young people aged 10–16 with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities. Every day is an opportunity to help our young people build confidence, develop independence, celebrate achievements and reach new milestones through person-centred, autism-informed support.
If you're someone who genuinely wants to make a purposeful difference in a child's life and are passionate about supporting autistic children to thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Children's Residential Autism Practitioner, you'll:
- Build positive, trusting and meaningful relationships with our children and young people.
- Deliver autism-informed, person-centred care tailored to each child's individual needs.
- Support children with daily routines, education, communication, life skills and community activities.
- Promote independence, emotional wellbeing and positive outcomes.
- Use positive behaviour support approaches to help children feel safe, understood and empowered.
- Work collaboratively as part of a settled and supportive team to provide a consistent, nurturing home environment.
- Celebrate every achievement, no matter how big or small.
This is much more than a care role—it's about creating opportunities for children to grow, develop and enjoy positive childhood experiences.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for people who are:
- Passionate about improving the lives of autistic children and young people.
- Patient, resilient and compassionate.
- Knowledgeable about Autism, neurodiversity and learning disabilities, or eager to develop their understanding.
- Positive team players who build meaningful relationships.
- Committed to providing high-quality, child-centred care.
- Motivated to help children achieve their full potential.
Essential/Preferred Requirements
- A genuine passion for supporting autistic children and young people.
- Applicants must be 21 years of age or over.
- A full UK driving licence is preferred.
- Experience supporting autistic children or young people is desirable but not essential. We welcome applicants who share our values and are committed to learning and development.
What We Offer
At ABC Devon, we know our people are our greatest asset, so we invest in your future.
You'll receive:
- £13.50 per hour (40-hour contract)
- £50 per sleep-in
- Fully funded qualifications and ongoing professional development
- A settled, experienced and supportive staff team
- Supportive, approachable management and directors
- A welcoming, values-led working environment
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
Working Pattern
You'll work 40 hours per week, typically across five days, with shifts of:
- 7:00am – 3:00pm
- 2:00pm – 8:00pm
In addition, you'll benefit from:
- At least one full weekend off every month
- An average of one sleep-in every other week
- A rota designed to promote a healthy work-life balance while providing consistency for the children we support.
Why Join ABC Devon?
At ABC Devon, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We create safe, nurturing homes where children feel understood, respected and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
Our autism-informed approach focuses on understanding every child's unique strengths, communication style and individual needs. We believe in building trusting relationships, celebrating progress and creating an environment where every child feels valued and empowered.
You'll be joining a dedicated team that works together to celebrate every success, support one another and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities.
If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can genuinely change lives while developing your skills in autism practice, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the ABC Devon team, helping autistic children and young people achieve brighter futures—one milestone at a time.
Pay: From £13.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
