Vocational Practitioner - Sport

Options Autism are currently hiring a Vocational Practitioner in Sport in the Scunthorpe region!

Role : Vocational Practitioner - Sport

Salary :   £26,000 per annum

Hours : Full-time; Permanent  ( 40 hours per week – Monday - Friday )

Location :  Roxby, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

The Opportunity

Our next Vocational Practitioner - Sport will be someone who has :

• Mandatory : Level 3 or equivalent within the sports and exercise vocation
• Experience of work within a residential setting
• Experience of work with autism and / or behaviours that may upset
• Commitment to the values of the organisation
• Full driving licence and access to a car

The Opportunity

The post holder will plan, implement and undertake specific vocational activities (sport) as part of the residential programme. To provide the highest quality of care and support to Service Users in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and standards set by the Regulatory Body.

Support in the implementation of their individual life skills and key skills programme with particular attention to a sport vocation or activity and support the People by acting as an internal advocate, involving them in every aspect of their care.

Ensure that risk assessments are in place, up to date and adhered to in line with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body for all activities.

Work with and manage upset behaviour, enabling the people we support to develop from needing external control to developing self-control. Safeguard all people within the Home and ensure their safety and wellbeing

Roxby House is a specialist residential service, rated CQC Outstanding, which offers high quality support and accommodation for adults with autism, complex needs and / or learning disabilities.  Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure.  Working in a residential environment where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, individuals are listened to, respected, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

Options Autism is a national provider of specialist education, care and therapeutic services for individuals with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We provide a person-centred approach to education and support, looking at the full needs of the individual and adapting our approach accordingly.

How we reward you

We want our occupants to have the best support possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including :

And market leading benefits offered through our  Flexible Benefits Platform Vista  that enable you to choose the package that’s right for you, including :

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

How to Apply

Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced DBS and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.