Bank Support Practitioner

We’re expanding in Paisley!! Are you looking for more than just a job, where you can make a real difference to the lives of others? Then we want to hear from you!

Our fabulous team is on the lookout for active and compassionate individuals with the ability to motivate and inspire to join them as Bank Support Practitioners on a sessional basis.

You don’t need previous experience in care to join our team as a Support Practitioner as we recruit on values and transferable skills. We provide full and paid training.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our new service in Paisley, which supports a sociable young lady with learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy who lives with her mother in a self-contained apartment. The young lady enjoys an active lifestyle, including regular outings, visits to the day centre twice a week, attending the Golden Friendship club, and meeting up with friends.

As well as supporting the young lady you’ll be joining our friendly team supporting individuals in the community at our Queen St service, in Paisley, who have a range of different needs including Autism, learning and physical disabilities, forensic, complex needs, alcohol and drug related brain damage and behaviours of concern.

As a Bank Support Practitioner you will assist with all aspects of daily living including support with personal finances, prompts with medication and personal care, going to appointments and activities along with emotional and social support.

You will support the individuals on an outcome-based programme which will see them grow in confidence and learn life skills to increase their independence. You’ll take an active interest in their hobbies with include going out for walks and to their social clubs, volunteering and shopping. With your help. You’ll enable the individuals to explore new opportunities and reduce social isolation.

To be an amazing Support Practitioner, we’ll need you to:

• Have an empathetic and caring nature.
• 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 skills.

Happily, we can accept non-drivers for these roles!

Shift Patterns

Our dedicated team provide tailored support 24/7 and shift patterns include earlies, lates, sleepovers and will include weekends and public holidays on a rotational basis. Sleepovers are 11pm until 7am where you will stay in staff accommodation.

The sleepover part of your shift is not included in your contracted hours so for every sleepover you cover you will be paid an additional £99.20.

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: Sunday 8th September 2024

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online MS Teams interview on Thursday 12th or Friday 13th September.

If you are applying via a job board then please be aware that you must submit an application via our website otherwise we will be unable to contact you!

All successful 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.