Support Practitioner

Turning Point Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Glasgow is seeking a dedicated Support Practitioner to join their Alcohol and Drug Crisis Service. This full-time role involves providing compassionate support to vulnerable individuals, helping them achieve personal outcomes and improve their community involvement. The organization offers extensive training and development opportunities, ensuring staff are well-equipped to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those they serve.

Benefits

Comprehensive Induction

123 Learning and development courses

29 eLearning courses

Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare

Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%

35 holiday/public holidays days' per year

Qualifications

• No previous working experience needed; full training provided.
• Support individuals with a wide range of needs.
• Encourage personal outcomes in daily lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to adults in crisis.
• Work in a team to deliver person-centred care.
• Utilise harm reduction approaches in service delivery.

Skills

Compassion

Care

Inclusiveness

IT skills

Education

SVQ Social Services and Healthcare

Job description

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Post: Support Practitioner

Service: Glasgow Alcohol & Drug Crisis Service

Based: 80 Tradeston Street

Annual: £24,242 - £24,514

Contract Permanent

Because People Matter - Work with Us

Locations

Glasgow

Service Name

Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Crisis Service

Type of service

Drugs and Alcohol Service

Job Type

Support Practitioner

Hours of work

Full time

Salary

£12.60 - £12.74 per hour

Job Description

Post: Support Practitioner

Service: Glasgow Alcohol & Drug Crisis Service

Based: 80 Tradeston Street

Hours: Full Time Available (37 hours per week)

Salary: £12.60 - £12.74 per hour

Annual: £24,242 - £24,514

Contract Permanent

Because People Matter - Work with Us

Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.

Our Turning Point Scotland Services in Glasgow Alcohol & Drug Crisis Service are looking for people like you to help provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.

Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Crisis Service

Turning Point Scotland Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Crisis Service offers integrated health and social care which provides low threshold, direct access services for people experiencing a crisis due to alcohol or other drug use including people who may be experiencing homelessness. These include a crisis residential unit, 24-hour Injecting Equipment Provision (needle exchange), woundcare, harm reduction advice, signposting and naloxone training and provision.

Proudly partnering with NHSGGC and the Health and Social Care Partnership for over 27 years, we have provided residential and direct access crisis services in a safe environment that challenges stigma and provides the advice and information required to reduce harm and give a space to reflect and consider the next steps towards recovery.

We are committed to helping individuals begin their journey to recovery whilst utilising harm reduction approaches, placing safety at the forefront of care delivery. We are passionate in encouraging citizens who use the service to improve and maintain relationships with family, friends and communities to build on their sense of belonging in society.

The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.

No previous working experience is needed; full training will be provided to you. We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.

As a Support Practitioner, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.

Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.

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Job Description

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Service Descriptor

Benefits package

Turning Point Scotland have Platinum accreditation in Investors in People. Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People’s lives and achieve your own personal fulfilment.

• Comprehensive Induction
• 123 Learning and development courses
• 29 eLearning courses
• Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work based assessment
• Your Career Pathway, we promote from within and advertise internally all jobs
• Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%
• Wide range of family friendly policies
• 35 holiday/public holidays days' per year.
  
  

Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle?

No

Does the post include personal care?

No

Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills?

No

Will the service users be involved in this process?

No

Contact name & details

If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100.

Seniority level

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Employment type

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