Support Practitioner

Looking for a brand new job with satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else? You're in luck as we're looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and honest new colleague to join our amazing #TeamMuir in Irvine on on a part-time (16 hours per week) basis.

Shift patterns

Your working hours for our 16 hours post would usually be 1000-1000 hours (includes a sleepover), 1 day per week. All week days, weekends and public holidays would form part of your rota on a rotational basis.

The sleepover part of your shift isn't included in your contracted hours, so you will also get an additional £96 for each sleepover worked.

The Role

As a member of our small, dedicated and supportive team you'll be providing 1-2-1 support to an amazing gentleman with learning disabilities in his own home. Your main aim will be supporting his day to day personal needs, including meal planning, cooking, housework, personal care and medication. As this gentleman has his own mobility car, we are looking for someone who has a full, manual driving license with at least one years' experience on the roads. We're also be looking for you to be enthusiastic about participating and supporting him with his interests including walking and music.

About You

You don't need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferrable skills. We'll pay you for your training and give you all the practical skills you'll need. We'll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees too!

All we’ll need you to bring is: -

• A caring and compassionate attitude.
• The ability to work well in a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Confidence in the use of computers.

Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!

We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible and reserve the right to close our advert early if we find a suitable candidate before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Have questions? Please get in touch with Tracey Wilson on 07791138747.

Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and be committed to working towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with the support from our Training Academy.

If you’re successful in joining our team, we will need you to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting your employment with us.