Support Practitioner - Cowdenbeath

Looking for a new job with satisfaction that you'd struggle to find anywhere else? You're in luck as our fun loving and enthusiastic #TeamGlebe based in #Cowdenbeath are now on the lookout for fun and outgoing individuals with a good sense of humour to join them as Support Practitioners.

​​​​​​​We recruit on values and transferrable skills, so you don't need experience or qualifications to start your career with us. We have our own Training Academy that'll give you all the skills you'll need, including the opportunity to complete your SVQ/SCQF.

The Role

As a Support Practitioner, you'll be providing support to two men within their shared home. Your main aim will be supporting their day to day personal needs, including meal planning, cooking, housework, shopping and medication. As both men enjoy an active social life within the local community, we would be looking for you to be enthusiastic about participating and supporting them with their hobbies and interests including going out for meal, clothes shopping, discos and going on the bus for day trips along with getting away for UK breaks supported by the staff team. The gentlemen also like keeping fit by going swimming and out for walks.

Our team really pride themselves on working together to make a positive difference. By taking a person centred and outcomes focused approach, you will get to know both men as individuals, encourage their independence and help them recognise their potential. There will be aspect of lone working as part of this role.​​​​​​​

To be a great Support Practitioner we'll need you have the following qualities;

• Great listener with great communication skills.
• Works well within a team but can also work well independently.
• Caring attitude and approach.
• Positive approach to learning.
• Honest and hardworking.
• Able to follow guidelines.
• Confidence in the use of technology.

Shift Patterns

Our dedicated team provide 24/7 care tailored to the needs of the gentlemen they support. Shifts are either 7am-10pm or 7-11pm (sleepover) finishing at 7.15am the following morning, 2 days a week.

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

We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible and hold the right to close our advert early if we find suitable candidates before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.​​​​​​​

Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Claire Agnew on 07866946732.

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 6 months of starting your employment with us.