Support Practitioner - Driver (Cumbernauld)

Begin a career in a role where you can really make a difference and banish those Monday blues!!

We're on the lookout in Cumbernauld for active and person-centred colleagues with experience of supporting individuals who have complex needs such as autism, behaviours that challenge.

Our fabulous #TeamNLCSCumbernauld have 16-30 hour contracts available on a full time basis as well as relief opportunities if you're looking for something more flexible.

For these roles we will need you to hold a full, manual UK driving licence. Access to a car would be great but this is not essential as many of the people we support have their own vehicles.

The Role

You'll become part of a friendly, fun team who support young men with complex care needs in their own homes on a 24/7 basis.

As a Support Practitioner you'll play a crucial role in supporting these individuals with all aspects of daily living, including cooking, personal care, managing personal finances, assisting with medication, attending appointments and supporting managers with care plans and relevant documentation. You will support them individuals with their hobbies and interests which include community involvement, walking, drives in the countryside, going swimming, exercising, listening to music and meeting friends for lunch or dinner along with art classes. It's definitely never a dull day here and no two days are ever the same.

The people we support have barriers to their communication, so it's essential that you have an excellent grasp of the English language.

All we’ll need you to bring is;

• Full UK driving licence
• 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
• A creative drive to improve the lives of the individuals you support
• Confidence in the use of computers

Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Mags McHenry on 07734310893.

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.

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.

Please note - If you have spent more than 12 months out with the UK (excluding France, Germany. Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain) within the last 10 years while over the age of 18, you will be asked to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant government/police authority as part of our pre-employment checks.

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.