Job Introduction
Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.
We now have a unique opportunity for a Bank Sleep Practitioner to join our well established and successful Sleep Clinic Team.
The role is approximately 15 hours per week with occasional journeys to Bradford as required. Own transport is essential.
As a Bank Sleep Practitioner, you will make a real difference and enable us to reach more families who need our help, while gaining great experience and insights into the support we offer to autistic children, young people and their families.
You will work as a member of the Therapy & Specialist Support (TSS) team: an interdisciplinary team which includes speech & language therapists, occupational therapists, specialist teachers and PBS practitioners.
Reporting to the Sleep Services Manager you will provide personalised advice and support to parents and carers of children and young people with sleep difficulties across all ages and ability ranges. This role specialises in helping autistic children, young people and those with complex communication needs.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Managing a case load of individual family referrals.
- Assessing the child’s sleep problem to determine its nature and any contributing factors.
- Working with families to develop a sleep plan encouraging the child or young person to develop positive sleep habits.
- Providing advice and support to parents who are implementing a sleep programme.
- Contributing to the organisation and delivery of sleep clinics and workshops.
- Offering advice, training and guidance to other professionals as required.
We are looking for someone who has:
- A recognised professional qualification to degree level with sleep practitioner training.
- Experience of working with children with complex needs including autism and ADHD.
- Experience of supporting sleep of young people.
- Knowledge and understanding at both theoretical and practical levels of current perspectives on autism and SEN.
- Experience of successful practice in working with parents and families as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to deliver training to professionals and families.
- A full valid UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Benefits
- Proud to be a real living wage employer.
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home.
Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters.
You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.
If this sounds like a place for you and you think you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply now. We would love to hear from you.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 12th December 2024.
Interviews scheduled w/c 16th December 2024.
For further enquiries about this role, please contact: Kate Seasman (Sleep Service Manager & Specialist Teacher) kate.seasman@togethertrust.org.uk or jobs@togethertrust.org.uk.
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We welcome applications from individuals who have the right to work in the UK. Currently, we are not providing sponsorship for overseas staff.
Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.
If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you
