Join our team Vacancies Autism Practitioner Every shift for an Autism Practitioner changes a life. It’s a care role. It’s a teaching role. It’s a role model role. It’s varied. It’s a career. It’s a passion. It’s teamwork. It’s challenging. It’s rewarding. It’s for you. Minibus transport to work service direct to Prior's Court from Newbury, Thatcham, Reading, Calcot, Swindon, Basingstoke, Oxford, Didcot and Wallingford Flexible shifts available - permanent contact Support to gain your Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare No experience is required - but more experience equals a higher salary Apply now We operate a "levels" system within this role: Salaries Salaries Salaries 37 hrs per week: £25,185 - £25,250 37 hrs per week: Up to £25,750 - £27,300 37 hrs per week: £27,800 - £29,000 Autism Practitioner Level 1 job description Autism Practitioner Level 2 job description Autism Practitioner Level 3 job description Apply now We also have vacancies for Weekend Autism Practitioners. 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. Apply now Share this page Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Training, salary and career progression For those who are not experienced in care, we offer a comprehensive, free training programme including hands-on working alongside experienced and senior team members, resulting in the completion of a Level 3 diploma – you will gain a salary increase upon completion of the Diploma (usually within your first 12 months) and become eligible for promotion to Autism Practitioner Level 2. We have colleagues who completely changed their careers to come to work with us and now thoroughly enjoy how rewarding it can be to support the autistic young people at Prior's Court. If you are interested in this role as part of a College industry placement or University work experience, please see more details here. Apply now Can't drive? We offer a direct-to-site transport service for our Autism Practitioners, with pick-up and drop-off points in Oxford (including Kennington, Blackbird Leys, Littlemore, and Cowley), Didcot, Wallingford, Newbury, Thatcham, Reading, Calcot, Theale, Swindon, & Basingstoke. Find out more about the transport service Benefits We believe in valuing and supporting our staff through comprehensive training, competitive salaries, and the tools needed to excel in your role. Find out more about the benefits we offer 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 complete an application form. The recruitment team will be in touch within three working days. You can read about our application process in detail here. 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 descriptions Autism Practitioner Level 1 Autism Practitioner Level 2 Autism Practitioner Level 3 Apply now Policies: Recruitment policy Safeguarding statement Equal opportunities statement Documents to prove eligibility to work in the UK Job applicant privacy notice Contact us about this role t: 01635 247202e: [email protected] 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. Apply now Manage Cookie Preferences