Job Introduction
Are you passionate about helping autistic adults and those with learning disabilities achieve their desired potential? Autism Anglia, a well-established independent charity, is looking for a Lifeskills Instructor to join our dedicated team at our Connect Center in Colchester, Essex.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with individuals to help them develop life skills, achieve personal goals, and thrive in a safe and supportive environment.
For more information about our charity, visit www.autism-anglia.org.uk
Location
The Connect Center, 227 Gosbecks Road, Colchester, CO2 9JT
Salary
£23,652.06 per annum (£12.96 per hour)
Hours
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Please note, unfortunately we do not offer sponsorships and candidates must have the eligibility to work in the UK.
About the role
- Planning and managing the running of the Life Skills Department.
- Creating personalised activity plans and goals for each individual, based around S.M.A.R.T objectives and also meeting the services’ ethos.
- Providing areas such as tying shoelaces, telling the time, literacy and numeracy, basic IT skills.
- Planning a varied timetable of activities both in the Jigsaw Centre and out in the community to meet the needs of the students and their learning.
- Supporting the students in a low arousal environment in line with their individual learning and activity plans.
- Working in conjunction with students key workers and families and families to plan activities based on their changing needs.
- Ensuring that each person’s work is monitored and is evaluated on an ongoing basis.
- Responsibility for the care, health and safety of the individuals you are working with.
We welcome applications from individuals who:
- Minimum GCSE level including English and Maths at grade A*-C or equivalent
- Experience with individuals with ASD or Learning Difficulties would be highly beneficial.
- Food Safety Qualification beneficial
- Transferable knowledge and abilities in all basic life skills, such as cooking, cleaning, washing and ironing
- PTLLS qualification or similar teaching qualification highly desirable.
Most importantly, we are looking for individuals with compassion, patience, and a genuine passion for empowering others.
Benefits & Support
At Autism Anglia, we know our staff are key to our success. We provide:
- Staff wellbeing programmes and mental health support
- Free counselling service
- Comprehensive training and supervision
- Free on-site parking
- Exclusive discounts with major retailers, restaurants & more via the Blue Light Card
- A supportive and accessible leadership team, always available for guidance and assistance
- 24/7 access to a GP
- Bereavement counselling
- Probate helpline
- Staff dental support
- Life cover
- Independent financial advice
Commitment to Diversity
Autism Anglia is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Flexible working and reasonable adjustments are available to support candidates where needed.
How to apply
If you have a genuine passion for supporting and uplifting others, your next rewarding role at Autism Anglia could be just a few clicks away. Apply today, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.
Autism Anglia is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For all enhanced DBS roles, we are permitted to seek access to spent convictions under The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended 2013).