Life Practitioner, Healthcare

We are looking for Life Practitioners to join our team at The Gables in Swinderby, Lincoln.

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic, and a dedicated Life Practitioner to join our team. As a Life Practitioner, you will provide essential support to individuals with severe learning disabilities and complex needs. You will play a key role in helping them live fulfilling, independent lives by assisting them in daily activities and accompanying them on trips into the community.

We provide a company vehicle that can be used to transport the people we support to community activities such as shopping, meals, appointments, and outings. To drive the company vehicle you must have held a full UK drivers licence or have been driving in the UK for 2 years or more.

Starting rates for those without experience are £12.31 and for those with experience it’s £12.60. New Entry - £12.31, Level 1 - £12.60, Level 2 - £13.10, Level 3 £ 13.60. You will have the opportunity to enhance your skills through our competency framework, unlocking pathways to increased hourly rates of pay.

If you re ready to invest in your future and be rewarded for your achievements, we invite you to apply and embark on a rewarding career journey with us!

• Fully funded qualifications – Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
• Blue Light card – which give you access to discounts in over 15,000 venues UK wide
• Refer a friend – Earn upto £500 through our refer a friend scheme
• Wage Stream – a financial wellbeing app, allowing you early access to some of your wages for those unforeseen expenses
• Help@hand – a well being app which gives you access to unlimited GP appointments, confidentiality 24/7 mental health support and physiotherapy sessions

What experience and qualifications do you need:

• A genuine passion for care and to be motivated by contributing to the progression of others.
• A strong team player
• Resilient and confidence to ask for support as needed
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Computer literacy
• A Level 2 in Health & Social Care

What will you get in return:

• A competitive salary.
• Extensive training packages with time rostered out of your work rota to attend.
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Genuine career development opportunities for those who want them.
• A beautiful home and grounds to work within.
• Fully funded DBS checks

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Due to current UK Government guidelines, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Sponsorship is restricted to eligible colleagues who are already employed by the organisation. Please be aware that Children’s Homes positions are not eligible for sponsorship.

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check. If you’re ready to invest in your future and make a meaningful impact, apply today or contact [email protected] for more information.