Support Practitioner

Ready for a career that is packed full of job satisfaction where you can really be yourself? If you share our values, we want to hear from you!!

We have an exciting opportunity for caring and understanding individuals with a creative nature to join our new service in Lenzie as Support Practitioners on a full-time basis (39 hours per week). 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 along with the opportunity to complete a fully funded SVQ.

The Role

You’ll be supporting an18 years old lady with Autism, mental health and behaviours of concern who is moving into her first home after a lengthy period in hospital. We’ll be looking to you to help support her learn life skills, including cooking and looking after her home along with exploring new hobbies and integrating with her local community.

As a Support Practitioner you will assist with all aspects of daily living including meal preparation, medication, going to appointments and activities, managing personal finances, support with moving and handling and personal care. The young lady is very close with her family and enjoys spending time with them and chatting on the phone. With your support you’ll reduce social isolation and enable her to grow in confidence and independence.

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

• Have an empathetic and caring nature.
• 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 skills.

Shift Patterns

Our new team will provide 24/7 support on a 2:1 basis which will include earlies, lates, sleepovers and waking nights. Start and finish times may vary as the young lady settles into her new routine.

The sleepover part of your shift is not included in your contracted hours, so for every sleep you cover you will receive an additional £90.40 in your pay.

We’re looking to fill these posts as soon as possible, so pop your application in early to avoid disappointment. Closing Date is Tuesday 31st December 2024 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview on either Wednesday 11th or Thursday 19th December 2024.

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 staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 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!