Support Practitioner

Sense Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sense Scotland is seeking a Support Practitioner to provide person-centered care at their Strathbungo Housing Support Service in Glasgow. This rewarding role involves assisting individuals with day-to-day living while promoting independence and joy in their activities. With a strong emphasis on values and support, join us in making impactful contributions to lives.

Benefits

Retention payment of £500

Discount options at various stores

Referral bonus of £250

Training and development opportunities

24 days annual leave plus 12 Public Holidays

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine passion to make a difference in someone's life.
• Ability to manage workloads and support routines.
• Eager to develop and grow in the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care, meal preparation, and companionship.
• Liaise with families and professionals for quality support.
• Record daily tasks and promote independence.

Skills

Team-working skills

Positive attitude

Effective communication

Organised

Initiative

Patience

Understanding

Job description

About us

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.

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

About the service

Our Strathbungo Housing Support Service offers an engaging and dynamic work environment where each day brings unique experiences. We are a dedicated team, committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care to six individuals who are primarily deafblind and have diverse, complex support needs, some of whom may not communicate verbally.

Our Team at Strathbungo strives to empower those we support to lead fulfilling, independent lives through tailored support and engaging activities. Our core principle is value-based communication, customising our support to align with the unique requirements of each individual.

Who do we support?

At our Strathbungo service, we support four vibrant females, aged between 30 and 60, and two outgoing males. Four individuals have their own flats and two share a flat in the Strathbungo area in Glasgow. They have various health conditions, including epilepsy, deaf-blindness, and mobility issues. Although they live independently, they all stay in the ground floor of a block of flats.

You will work on a 1;2;1 basis assisting them with day-to-day living, assisting them and encouraging them to live happy meaningful lives and achieve their personal goals/ambitions both at home and in the wider community. Your role will be centred around building trusting relationships as a foundation to assist with practical tasks such as:
• Support within their own homes with personal care, housework, administering medication, meal preparation, support with finances companionship etc
• Liaise with families and other professionals to provide the best quality care
• Promote independence and individuality according to their Support Plan
• Record daily tasks and maintain accurate records
• Work as part of a team, effectively communicating with the staff team, families, and people supported

The people we support are sociable and always up for fun and love to party! They enjoy local walks, shopping sprees, and movie nights at the cinema. Tuesday nights are a highlight at their favourite disco club, where they meet friends and dance the night away. They look forward to their annual holidays and love planning exciting social activities with friends and family, ensuring every day is filled with joy and laughter.

What’s the shift pattern?

Our Strathbungo Service provides round-the-clock support every day of the year. As a Support Practitioner you will be required to work 23 shifts over the month therefore some weekend work is required.

Shifts include a mix of early shifts (07:45 – 14:45) and late shifts (14:45 – 21:45) with a requirement for some sleepover duties.

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.