Support Practitioner

Sense Scotland; Fort William; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sense Scotland is seeking dedicated Support Practitioners in Fort William to provide personal care and support to individuals with complex needs. This rewarding role allows you to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while enjoying the stunning scenery of the Scottish Highlands. Join a passionate team focused on enabling individuals to lead fulfilling lives.

Benefits

Retention payment of £500

Discount options at stores, events, and restaurants

£250 referral bonus

Training and development opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement (24 days + 12 Public Holidays)

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for caring for others.
• Ability to communicate effectively and use own initiative.
• Strong work ethic and organised to support routines.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care, meal preparation, and companionship.
• Collaborating with families and professionals to ensure high-quality care.
• Keeping accurate records of daily tasks and progress.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Positive attitude

Patience

Organisation

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.

We are currently recruiting in the Fort William area for full time and part time Support Practitioners.

Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland.

About the Service

Located in the heart of the stunning Scottish Highlands, this role not only lets you make a meaningful impact on people's lives but also allows you to enjoy the breath-taking beauty of Fort William.

At our Glenfinnan Housing Support Service, each day brings new and rewarding experiences as you work closely with individuals have complex support needs. Every person’s journey is unique, and our commitment to value-based communication ensures that their needs are fully understood and met, even if they don’t communicate verbally.

We are a close-knit, dedicated team delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Guided by compassion, creativity, and collaboration, we help the people we support live fulfilling lives, tailored to their individual goals and needs. As a Support Practitioner, you’ll work one-to-one with each individual, assisting them with day-to-day living and encouraging them to live happy, meaningful lives. You’ll play an active role in helping them achieve their personal goals and ambitions, both at home and in the wider community.

What your role involves:

Providing personal care, meal preparation, administering medication, housework, finances, and companionship.
Collaborating with families and professionals to ensure high-quality care.
Promoting independence and individuality, based on personalised Support Plans.
Keeping accurate records of daily tasks and progress.
Working as part of a supportive team, communicating effectively with colleagues, families, and those you support.

At Sense Scotland, we believe that care is about much more than support it’s about enjoyment, fulfilment, and creating meaningful experiences. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to do just that while surrounded by the incredible natural beauty of Fort William, offering you an enriching environment to thrive both professionally and personally.

Shift Patterns

Our Fort William Housing Support service operates 24/7, 365 days a year, using a rota-based system. Shifts are 24 hours long, running from 8:00am to 8:00am the following day. Each shift includes 15 hours of active support and a 9-hour sleepover period.

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.