Support Practitioner

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Practitioners to join their dynamic team in Scotland. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and mental health challenges. As a Support Practitioner, you will provide personalized support, engage clients in enjoyable activities, and empower them to develop their skills and independence. With a commitment to staff development and extensive training opportunities, this organization values its employees as its greatest asset. If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

35 holiday/public holidays days per year

Comprehensive Induction

123 learning and development courses

Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare

Career Pathway promotion

Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Genuine commitment to support individuals in their daily lives.
• Ability to engage and empower individuals with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to adults with various needs.
• Engage individuals in community activities and promote independence.

Skills

Compassionate Support

Flexibility

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Education

SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare

Job description

Contract: Permanent

If you live your best life, support someone to live theirs! At Turning Point Scotland, we have opportunities for Support Practitioner and help make a positive impact for people, encouraging them to fulfil their lives with exciting and fun activities, pursue their hobbies and passions, & creating memorable experiences.

Locations: Dumfries, Lockerbie

Service Name: Dumfries & Galloway Service

Type of service: Learning Disabilities

Job Type: Support Practitioner

Hours of work: Full Time and/or Part Time

Salary: £12.60 - £12.74 per hour

Job Description:

Post: Support Practitioner

Service: Dumfries & Galloway

Based: Dumfries and Lockerbie

Hours: Full Time & Part Time

Salary: £24,242 - £24,514 (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

About The Role: This is an exciting opportunity for a Support Practitioner, unlike other support roles, with Turning Point Scotland, no two days are the same! You will provide individualised support to each person and engage them with hobbies and interests to empower individuals to develop skills and independence.

About You: You will have a genuine commitment to use your skills to support people to live their best lives. You will have flexibility to work on a rota. You will be supported by an incredibly approachable management team, allowing you to expand on your existing knowledge whilst developing new skills.

About Us – Dumfries And Lockerbie: We are a residential service and support people with mental health issues, physical health & learning disabilities. As a team we provide 24/7 support to live their best lives by:

Where there is a requirement for sleepover shifts, you will receive, on top of your £12.60 ph, an additional £100.80 for every sleepover shift you work!

Our Support Practitioner Role Will Include:

• Helping to 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.
• Supporting individuals within the community and engaging with their hobbies and interests & empowering individuals to develop skills and independence, promoting their overall growth.
• Attending various community groups and accompanying our service users to attend activities they are passionate about, from taking a trip to the cinema, enjoying a morning swim or attending local groups or community projects, accompany on holidays and trips away with the individuals we support.
• Assist with personal care, ensuring their comfort and wellbeing.
• Celebrate achievements and milestones, both big and small, to create a rewarding and positive environment.

If you are dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults, we would love to hear from you.

Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching within the pay points of the role.

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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Benefits: Turning Point Scotland has 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.

• 35 holiday/public holidays days’ year
• Comprehensive Induction
• 123 learning and development courses
• Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare
• Your Career Pathway, we promote from within
• Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%
• Wide range of family friendly policies

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