Support Practitioner (Female/Driver) - Irvine

Looking for a career with that feel good factor and live in or around Irvine? If you share our values then we can give you the skills you need to become a first class Support Practitioner.

Our amazing #TeamLoudoun are on the look out for a fun and friendly *female colleague with a good sense of humour and caring nature to join their team as a Support Practitioner on a part-time (30 hours), permanent basis.

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.

The Role

The great thing about this job is that no two days are ever the same. Our team supports two ladies who are young at heart and enjoy a variety of activities including going on holiday. We are looking for people who'll be enthusiastic about participating and supporting with hobbies and interests including listening to music, attending discos (both ladies like to be wheeled round the dance floor), going to the theatre and cinema along with a bit of shopping. The ladies both have their own cars and love going out for drives so for this position it is essential that you hold a full UK manual driving licence.

As a Support Practitioner, you'll assist with all aspects of daily living including meal planning, cooking, housework, support to appointments, administrating medication and full personal care. Both the ladies use wheelchairs so there will be aspects of moving and handling along with use of tracking hoists. One of the ladies requires support to eat during mealtimes.

All we'll need you to bring is;

• A great listener with great communication skills.
• A caring attitude and approach.
• A positive approach to learning.
• Always seek to go above and beyond what's expected.
• Confidence in the use of technology.
• Full manual driving licence (minimum of 1 years’ experience)

Shift Pattern

As we're dedicated to providing around the clock support tailored to the needs of the ladies, shifts usually fall into patterns of 0830 - 2100 hours or 1200 - 2100 hours, 7 days a week and include sleepovers which are paid on top of your hours at £96 per shift.

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

Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Tracey Wilson on 07791138747.

We are looking to fill this vacancies as soon as possible so reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we find suitable candidates 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.

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.

*For this position female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.