Join a West Berkshire charity dedicated to transforming the lives of autistic young people with complex needs and helping families experience magical moments they never thought possible.
Our Current Vacancies are in the following locations
- Basingstoke
- Newbury
- Oxford
- Reading
- Swindon
Autism Practitioner / Senior Support Worker
- Salary: £25,750 - £30,000 depending on experience
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Shift: 52 weeks of the year, including weekends and public holidays. Our early shift 7am - 4pm and late shift 2pm - 10pm
- Contract: Permanent
We are hiring for both Level 2 and Level 3 positions, offering opportunities for both experienced practitioners and those looking to progress in their careers.
Role
As an Autism Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting young people from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed, helping them develop essential life skills and preparing them for a positive future both within the community and after their time at Prior's Court.
- Use schedules, visual structures, and communication systems to support task completion
- Implement and support the delivery of This Is Me plans for each individual
- Provide personal care in line with specific care plans
- Maintain accurate records in Prior Insight and support learning activities
- Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed to keep young people safe
- Administer medication and manage health, hygiene, clothing, and finances
- Maintain contact with families and key stakeholders
- Follow risk assessments and ensure cleanliness, safety, and team morale
Essential experience and qualifications
- At least 2 years experience in health and social care
- Level 3 diploma in residential childcare OR degree in psychology or mental health OR equivalent qualification
- Awareness of autism and/or special complex needs
Don't drive?
We offer a direct-to-site transport service for our Autism Practitioners, with pick-up and drop-off points in Oxford, Newbury, Thatcham, Reading, Swindon, & Basingstoke.
Benefits
- Pension scheme – Prior's Court contributes 5% of your basic salary, with a minimum 3% contribution from you
- 257.50 hours annual leave
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme – confidential advice, guidance and support whenever you need it
- Life assurance – offering additional peace of mind
- Flexible Benefits and Discount Platform – access savings and tailored offers
- Health Cash Plan – available on a self-funded basis
- Staff recognition – annual awards and ongoing appreciation schemes including Long Service Awards
- Refer-a-friend scheme – earn financial rewards for successful referrals
- Free flu vaccinations – available on-site each year
- Cycle to Work scheme – save money on bikes and accessories
- Electric Car Scheme – drive greener with tax-efficient leasing
- Getting to work - Autism Practitioners working directly with the young people at Prior's Court can also benefit from a minibus transport service to and from our rural site, meaning you do not need to be able to drive to work here
Company
Prior's Court exists to transform the lives of the autistic young people with complex needs in our care; to help them achieve the impossible and give their families the magic moments they never thought they would have.
At our West Berkshire-based charity, we employ around 500 staff, working full-time, part-time or as flexible workers to provide 24-hour support, 52 weeks a year.
Most staff are based in our education and care teams, working directly with our young people to ensure they have the support to make progress in all areas of their lives. We also have dedicated staff working behind the scenes in a range of roles to ensure the smooth running of our services.
Think you can make a difference to our young people's lives? Apply now!
FAQ
Can Prior's Court support with visa sponsorship?
No, unfortunately we are unable to support with visa sponsorship
What pre-employment checks can I expect?
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.
How soon after being offered the role can I start?
All new staff will join our induction programme when they start at Prior's Court. You will be booked onto the induction once you have completed all pre-employment checks.
Recruiter information
Recruitment Team
[email protected]
Process information
After submitting your application, you'll be asked to answer a few additional key questions. Our recruitment team will review your responses, and if you meet the required criteria, you'll be invited to a telephone interview. This interview allows us to ask some safeguarding questions, assess your understanding of the role, and ensure that we're a good fit for each other. If you're successful at this stage, you'll then be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.
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