Bank Support Practitioner

Ready for a role that is rewarding and flexible and like no other? If you love planning activities and share our values, then look no further!

Our fabulous Hopeman Avenue service, in the south of Glasgow have recently been through a period of change and looking to redevelop, which has created an exciting opportunity for proactive and enthusiastic individuals .

Do you have a creative and fun nature? Then join us as a Bank Support Practitioner. Our bank contracts will give you flexibility over the days and hours you work, tell us when you're available and we'll look to give you shifts to fit.? ??

You don't need experience in care to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferrable skills. We’ll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Support Practitioner and pay you for time.

The Role

Based in Arden (5 min drive from Silverburn Shopping Centre), our team provide holistic support to 8 adults with predominantly Mental Health support needs within our care home setting.

Although this role will include support duties, we’ll be looking to you to help drive our team forward by community mapping in search of fun activities, participation groups and events for the people we support to attend and try out.

As a Bank Support Practitioner you’ll play a vital role within our team providing shift cover to ensure continued high-quality, person-centred care and support during times of need, led by the service needs.

To be part of our team, we’ll need you to:

• Have an empathetic and caring nature.
• A passion for fun.
• Good observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in using computers.
• Be able to work well in a team environment and on your own.
• Good organisational and event planning skills.

Shift Patterns

Our dedicated friendly team provide 24/7 support which is tailored to the needs of each individual and shifts include earlies, days, and sleepovers.

Benefits

• TRFS rewards scheme (includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers).
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
• Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care.
• Refer a Friend scheme- £150 reward for successfully referring a colleague.
• Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment.
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
• HSF Health Care plan.
• Counselling & Life Works service.

We’re looking to fill these posts as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if suitable candidates are found before the advert closes. To avoid disappointment, pop your application in early. Closing Date: 8th September 2024. (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

Sound interesting? Apply today to avoid missing out on this great opportunity!

If you are applying via a job board then please be aware that you must submit an application via our website otherwise we will not be unable to contact you!

All successful bank Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer- this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector. All new colleagues will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of their start date.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status or sexual orientation. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams.

We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.