Relief Support Practitioner

Turning Point Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Turning Point Scotland is seeking Support Practitioners in North Lanarkshire to provide individualized support to adults with learning disabilities. This rewarding role involves engaging clients in community activities, assisting with personal care, and fostering independence. No prior experience is necessary as full training is provided, and a genuine commitment to support is essential.

Benefits

Monthly pay for hours worked

Holiday entitlement

Expense reimbursement

Basic training provided

Qualifications

• Genuine commitment to support people.
• No previous experience needed; full training provided.
• Must register with the SSSC within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Providing individualized support to adults with various needs.
• Supporting individuals in community activities and personal care.
• Celebrating achievements to foster a positive environment.

Skills

Respect

Compassion

Inclusion

Integrity

Flexibility

Job description

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CAREERS THAT CARE

At Turning Point Scotland, we have opportunities for Support Practitioners to help make a positive impact for people, encouraging them to fulfil their lives with exciting and fun activities, pursue their hobbies and passions, and create memorable experiences.

Due to the location of service, a driving license and car are essential.*

Locations

North Lanarkshire

Service Name

North Lanarkshire Service

Type of service

Learning Disabilities and Forensic

Job Type

Relief

Hours of work

Relief

Salary

£12.60 per hour

Job Description

Post: Relief Support Practitioner

Service: Learning Disabilities

Based: North Lanarkshire

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Embark on an emotionally rewarding journey and apply today!

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Support Practitioner. No two days are the same with Turning Point Scotland!

Our Support Practitioner Role Will Include:

• Providing individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on a 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.
• Supporting individuals within the community, engaging in hobbies and interests, and empowering them to develop skills and independence.
• Attending community groups, accompanying service users to activities like cinema trips, swimming, local groups, holidays, and trips.
• Assisting with personal care, ensuring comfort and wellbeing.
• Celebrating achievements and milestones to foster a positive environment.

About You

You should have a genuine commitment to support people to live their best lives. No previous experience needed; full training provided. The right values of respect, compassion, inclusion, and integrity are essential. Flexibility to work on a rota is available.

About Us – North Lanarkshire

Our service supports self-directed support, allowing individuals to manage their own budgets for various needs, including physical and learning disabilities and mental health conditions. We also support those with complex needs or forensic histories.

Sleepover shifts include a separate payment of £96.00 per shift. We also pay travel time at 45p per mile. IT skills are required for all vacancies. Successful candidates must register with the SSSC within 6 months of starting.

Additional Information

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Benefits

Relief Workers are part of a list of approved relief workers, deployed as needed for leave, sickness, or peak periods. They can fit shifts around other commitments and are paid monthly for hours worked, with holiday entitlement and expense reimbursement.

Basic training is provided to ensure safety and meet health & safety legislation. Relief work may not suit those with full-time employment elsewhere.

Additional Requirements

Requires a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

Includes personal care, cooking, and housekeeping tasks. Service users are not involved in these tasks.

Contact & Further Info

For inquiries, call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100.