Support Practitioner - Driver Only

We’re expanding in our Beeswing service!

Our fabulous team are on the lookout for active and compassionate individuals with the ability to motivate and inspire to join them as Support Practitioners.

We are currently able to offer full time and part time Support Practitioner contracts. Please be aware that we are unable to offer Bank contracts at the moment.

You don’t need previous experience in care to join our team as a Support Practitioner as we recruit based on values and transferable skills. Our award winning Learning and Development team provide full training along with the opportunity for you to complete your SVQ Level 2 in-house!

However, for these roles we do require candidates who have a full driving licence and access to their own vehicles. You must be willing to take out business insurance as you will be compensated 45p per mile during your shift.

The Role:

Beeswing is a 24/7 supported living service about 7miles from Dumfries. The service has capacity for 5 individuals all living in their own homes. Each individual has complex & varying needs including Intellectual & Physical Disabilities and Autism. The service has a staff base on site which is manned 24/7 including 2 sleepovers. Shifts vary from an 8am start to a 10pm finish. An average shift pattern includes 8-3:30 / 2:30-10. There can be split shifts or longer/shorter shifts where service needs apply. There is an element of behaviours of concern which are managed using a Positive Behaviour Support approach. Staff will require to complete service specific training including CALM, Epilepsy & M&H.

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.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave.

• 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.

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 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.

Closing Date: 08/11/24 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)