Female Support Practitioner [Blantyre]

Nightingale Hammerson; Blantyre; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring support service in Blantyre seeks Female Support Practitioners to join their team. This part-time role offers 13 to 30 hours per week, with pay starting at £12.60 per hour. Responsibilities include providing personal care, encouraging social interactions, and promoting independence for individuals with complex needs. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and be passionate about supporting others.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual or automatic driving licence is required.
• Must be able to work independently and engage socially.
• Experience in personal care and support environments is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support and help with personal care.
• Build friendships and encourage social interaction.
• Promote independence and keep accurate records.

Skills

Social interaction encouragement

Personal care assistance

Reliable and friendly

Job description

Overview

SENSE SCOTLAND - WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY!

Our team at Blantyre Housing Support Service are looking for Female Support Practitioners* to join them offering part time hours between 13 and 30 hours per week.

Blantyre Housing Support Service is a vibrant and caring environment where we support individuals with complex needs, including physical disabilities and communication challenges. Right now, we’re supporting two sociable women who love getting out and about—whether it’s karaoke, lunch outings, Friday night discos, or storytelling and physio sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support and help with personal care, household tasks, medication, meals, and money management
• Build friendships and encourage social interaction
• Promote independence and individuality
• Keep accurate records of daily activities
• Work closely with families, team members, and the individuals themselves
• This is a lone-working role, ideal for someone who’s friendly, reliable, and passionate about people

Shift pattern

What’s the Shift Pattern?

Our Blantyre service provides 24/7 support, so shifts include early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and overnight.

This is a lone-working role, with a rota that includes:

• Early shifts – typically between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM
• Late shifts – usually between 2:30 PM and 10:00 PM
• Wakened night shifts – from 9:45 PM to 7:45 AM
• Longer day shifts – available between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM

Your rota will be planned in advance, with a mix of shift patterns across the week.

Requirements

Please note: This is a driver essential role and only applicants who hold a full UK manual or automatic driving licence will be considered. Sometimes the people we support need a male or female person to support them. For this particular role, a female colleague is required. This is an occupational requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Salary / Benefits

£12.60 to £12.81 per hour