Relief Support Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team in social care. This rewarding role allows you to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with additional support needs. You'll provide personalized assistance, helping clients navigate daily tasks and engage in social activities. With flexible working hours and a zero-hour contract, you can balance your work with your personal life. Enjoy generous benefits, including a retention payment, extensive discounts, and opportunities for training and development. If you're passionate about caring for others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Retention payment of £500

Discount options at high street stores

Referral bonus of £250

Training and development opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

HSF Health Plan

Qualifications

• Genuine passion to make a difference in the life of someone with additional support needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist with healthcare needs, including medication administration and personal care.
• Promote independence and personal growth by following Support Plans.
• Maintain accurate records of daily tasks and activities.

Skills

Team-working skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize

Passion for caring

Patience and understanding

Job description

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Looking for a rewarding career in Social Care?

At Sense Scotland, we take immense pride in our work and are currently seeking new talent to join us in supporting individuals with their everyday lives. Our vision is to help those we support lead fulfilling and happy lives, enabling them to achieve their own ambitions. We prioritise strong values, fostering warm relationships, and creating positive experiences. We value input from all staff members, ensuring meaningful outcomes through the commitment to our core values.

As part of our growing team, we’re expanding our relief pool an ideal opportunity for anyone looking for flexible work that fits around their life. Whether you're a student, a parent, semi-retired, or simply after a better work-life balance, joining our relief team on a zero-hour contract lets you choose when you work. Be part of something meaningful at Sense Scotland and make a real difference, one shift at a time.

About the Service

Our Outreach service operates within a community-based setting, providing personalised support to individuals by enabling and promoting independent living. We focus on empowering individuals to live as independently as possible by offering assistance tailored to their needs and personal goals.

We provide support with essential daily tasks such as shopping, attending appointments, and managing household responsibilities. Our aim is to support individuals with the skills and confidence to navigate their daily routines while fostering self-reliance.

Additionally, we encourage participation in a variety of social and recreational activities like going to the cinema, visiting local cafes, and attending community events. These activities help individuals engage with their community, build meaningful connections, and enjoy a fulfilling and inclusive lifestyle.

Responsibilities of the Support Practitioner will include:

Healthcare Support: Assist with healthcare needs, including medication administration and personal care, ensuring the well-being of individuals.
Encouraging Independence: Promote independence and personal growth by following Support Plans tailored to each individual's needs and goals.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of daily tasks and activities, ensuring clear documentation of progress and support provided.
Collaborative Care: Work closely with colleagues, families, and individuals to deliver high-quality care and support, fostering a team-oriented approach.

Our service operates 7 days a week, offering flexible working hours between 9:00am and 6:00pm.

About you

At Sense Scotland what is important is that all our staff have a genuine passion to make a difference in the life of someone with additional support needs.

What you will need to succeed

Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential qualities
Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative
Strong work ethic and organised to support routines
Able to prioritise and manage workloads
Eager to develop
A genuine passion for caring for others
Patience and understanding

If you value the power of a smile and want to make a positive impact by helping those, we support engage in activities they love, this role is for you. Whether you have experience in health and social care and seek a better work-life balance or are considering a career change to start in social care, we want to hear from you!

Working for us

We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment, some of these include:

Retention payment of £500 we reward our people
100’s of discount options to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!
Earn £250 by referring a friend
Training and development opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge via our e-learning packages and so much more
Generous annual leave entitlement 24 days annual leave plus 12 Public Holidays which increases with length of service
Pension scheme to help you save for the future
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life
Cycle to Work scheme and HSF Health Plan, your health and wellbeing is important to us.

Our full list of benefits can be found here.

Please note that Terms and Conditions and/or qualifying criteria apply to the benefits listed above.