Disability Support Practitioner

Job Description:

We are looking for a compassionate and highly motivated, Support Practitioner to join our dynamic organisation to work with adults with additional Support needs 18yr+

You will be part of a team providing safe, person-centred support to individuals, helping them achieve their personal goals, access their communities, and participate in group-based activities while ensuring dignity, respect, and wellbeing at all times. We are looking for a full time member of staff only, 9:30-3:30pm Monday -Friday (30-35hrs per week), Pay: From £13.45 per hour

ABOUT POSITIVE PATHS

Positive Paths is a Day and short break service, supporting adults with additional needs and differing abilities. We provide community-based programmes that promote personal development, independence, and social inclusion. Our service encourages ongoing learning, confidence building, and opportunities to explore volunteering and supporting members to stay active, connected, and engaged in their communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person- centred support in a small group or 1:1 setting, within the local community or in our Base.
• Working closely within a team to meet the needs and goals of our adults with additional support needs that attend our service daily.
• Supporting the members to build positive relationships with other members and staff, developing friendship groups. (activities like pamper group, karaoke, work experience, yoga and meditation)
• Following the Health and social care standards promoting members dignity, choice and independence.
• Keeping clear and up to date records of the members support and daily observations.
• Planning with the members regarding activities and meeting the members needs and goals, looking at promoting health life choices (cooking healthy meals, being active with swimming, cycling, kickboxing, Dancing)
• Keeping up to date with continuous training and development.

Skills, Qualities and Qualifications required

• Must have a SVQ 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or higher
• Strong team player with a proactive, positive attitude
• Ability to use initiative and problem solving skills
• 2 + years experience within the Additional Support Needs (ASN) /Disability field or similar (or studies connected to the field)
• Motivated and professional approach to supporting individuals with Additional Needs
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and IT Skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to equality, dignity, and inclusion
• Confident and able to lone work on 1:1 basis at times
• Motivated to provide safe, enriching experiences
• Good problem-solving skills and awareness of risk

DESIRED

• Full Clean Driving License
• Experience handling wheelchairs
• Experience of facilitating groups
• Working knowledge of Google Drive
• Availability for additional midweek or weekend overnights
• Epilepsy training

Development & Progression

We actively support staff development and offer clear progression routes, including:

• Promotion to Senior Practitioner (based on qualifications, performance, and values)
• Opportunities to become a Champion in areas such as: Mental Health First Aid
• Training during 6 months induction period
• Further ongoing training throughout the year

Supervision & Support

• 4 face-to-face supervisions per year
• Monthly team meetings and supervision
• Annual appraisal following successful probation
• On-call management support available at all times

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

• Support Work: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person