Support Practitioner - Driver Only

We’re expanding in our Stranraer services!

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 offering a part time Support Practitioner contract of 21hrs per week in the Stranraer team.

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. Your driving licence must also allow you to drive manual vehicles. You must be willing to take out business insurance as you will be compensated 45p per mile during your shift.

The Role:

As a Support Practitioner, you will assist individuals living in their own homes with disabilities and/or additional support needs in all aspects of their daily lives, including support with medication and finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care.

The people we support have a variety of different hobbies which we’ll be looking to you to take an active interest in, from going out for a tasty bite or catching the latest movie to a gym session or group activity, the list is endless.

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.

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 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)