Support Practitioner

Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway; Newton Stewart; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point Scotland is recruiting Support Practitioners for the Dumfries & Galloway Learning Disabilities Services. These roles are based across Castle Douglas, Dumfries, Kirkcudbright, Lockerbie and Newton Stewart, offering full-time, part-time or relief shifts.

You will provide tailored support to build skills, independence and engagement in hobbies, including one-to-one work, group activities and community outings, with dignity and personal care at heart.

Qualifications

• IT skills are required for all vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support that builds skills, independence and engagement in hobbies.
• Deliver support one-to-one, alongside others and as part of a larger team.
• Accompany the people we support to community activities, groups, holidays and shopping trips.
• Provide personal care with dignity, comfort and wellbeing at heart.

Skills

IT skills

Job description

Organisation: Turning Point Scotland

Full Time / Part Time: Full time

Permanent / Temporary: Permanent

Location: Castle Douglas, Dumfries, Kirkcudbright, Lockerbie, Newton Stewart

Salary: £25,878 - £26,843 (pro rata)

Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Relief Available

Post: Support Practitioner

Service: Dumfries & Galloway Learning Disabilities

Based: Castle Douglas, Dumfries, Kirkcudbright, Lockerbie or Newton Stewart

Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Relief Available

Salary: £25,878 – £26,843 (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent /Casual

If you live your best life, support someone to live theirs!

At Turning Point Scotland’s Dumfries & Galloway Learning Disabilities Services we have exciting opportunities available for Support Practitioners.

About Us

Our Dumfries & Galloway Learning Disabilities Services are located in the following areas: Castle Douglas, Dumfries, Kirkcudbright, Lockerbie and Newton Stewart

Each 24/7 Service supports people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, on the autistic spectrum & have mental health issues. The hours are varied to meet the needs of each person and will include sleep over shifts (paid at a rate of £107.60 per sleepover!)

Our dedicated Teams encourage the people we support to fulfil their lives with exciting and fun activities, pursue their hobbies and passions, and help create memorable experiences.

About The Role

Provide tailored support that builds skills, independence and engagement in hobbies.

Deliver support one-to-one, alongside others and as part of a larger team.

Accompany the people we support to community activities, groups, holidays and shopping trips.

Provide personal care with dignity, comfort and wellbeing at heart.

About You

Bring genuine care and commitment to helping people live their best lives.

Be flexible and able to work as part of a rota.

Create joyful experiences, support hobbies and celebrate every achievement.

Interviews to be held 8th & 9th October 2026

We value lived experience,

We welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the pay points of the role and based on experience.

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