Location: Sunderland
Salary: £13.50 per hour + £50 per sleep-in
Hours: Full-time – day shifts, night shifts or a combination of both considered

About the Role

Joneshouse Recruitment is recruiting Residential Crisis Support Practitioners to join a specialist 16+ residential service in Sunderland, supporting young people and young adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex behaviours.

The service provides short-term, intensive support for individuals experiencing periods of crisis or requiring additional help to stabilise their circumstances and move towards greater independence.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a patient, resilient and compassionate individual who is passionate about supporting young people and young adults to make positive changes in their lives.

You will play an important role in providing consistent, person-centred support, helping individuals feel safe, develop their skills and work towards greater independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to young people and young adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Support individuals who may experience distress, emotional dysregulation and behaviours that challenge.
• Use positive behaviour support and appropriate de-escalation techniques to promote safety and wellbeing.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and provide consistent, person-centred support.
• Help individuals develop daily living skills, confidence and greater independence.
• Support with personal care, activities and individual care plans where required.
• Maintain accurate records, daily notes and incident reports.
• Work closely with colleagues and other professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive and structured residential environment.
• Encourage individuals to engage positively with their support plans and work towards their personal goals.

About You

We are looking for someone who is calm, patient and resilient, with a genuine passion for helping young people and young adults with additional needs.

You should be confident supporting individuals who may experience challenging situations, able to build positive relationships and committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

Ideally, You Will Have:

• Experience supporting young people or young adults.
• Experience working with individuals with autism, learning disabilities or complex needs.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach when dealing with challenging situations.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for making a difference to the lives of others.
• Flexibility and commitment to working full-time hours.

A full UK driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential.

Previous residential care experience would be beneficial, although applications from candidates with relevant experience in other settings will also be considered.

Shift Patterns

The service operates around the clock, so candidates must be able to commit to full-time hours.

The service can consider:

• Day shifts.
• Night shifts.
• A combination of day and night shifts.

Working arrangements will depend on the service’s requirements and the candidate’s availability.

Salary & Benefits

• £13.50 per hour.
• £50 per sleep-in duty.
• Full-time opportunity.
• Flexibility to consider day shifts, night shifts or a combination of both.
• The opportunity to develop experience within a specialist 16+ residential service.
• A rewarding position where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of young people and young adults.

Apply Today

If you have experience supporting young people or adults with autism, learning disabilities or complex needs and are looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity in Sunderland, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Joneshouse Recruitment today to find out more about this Residential Crisis Support Practitioner opportunity and discuss your suitability for the role.

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