Support Practitioner

Sense Scotland; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sense Scotland as a Support Practitioner in Hamilton and help adults with disabilities engage in fulfilling activities. This role offers flexible working hours and excellent career development opportunities, including training and generous leave entitlements. A retention payment and various employee benefits are included to support your work-life balance.

Benefits

Retention payment of £500

Discount options for high street stores, events, cinemas

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 for caring for others is essential.
• Desirable skills include team-working and communication.
• Organizational and management skills to support routines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team-working skills

Communication

Work ethic

Organizational skills

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

TouchBase Lanarkshire is a purpose-built centre in Hamilton, designed to offer diverse support services for adults with disabilities and additional needs. Our vibrant environment encourages participation in therapeutic activities, physical activities, and social interactions, all aimed at fostering personal growth, community involvement, and independence.

At Sense Scotland, we are dedicated to providing engaging and fulfilling activities that go beyond basic care. In our dynamic, fast-paced environment, you’ll support individuals in pursuing activities they love and exploring new opportunities both within TouchBase and the community. Building strong, trusting relationships is central to helping each person achieve their personal goals and potential.

Located near public transport links, TouchBase Hamilton features an arts and music space, Sensory Room, Gym Hall, Trampoline area, and a courtyard. It serves as both a support hub and a social space, with a focus on value-based communication to tailor support to each individual’s needs and interests.

Our day centre operates Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work as needed. We offer flexible hours between 0830 hrs and 1800 hrs, with contracts ranging from 0 to 30 hours per week to suit your 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.

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.