Support Practitioner

Turning Point Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Extensive training & development

35 holidays per year

Job summary

Turning Point Scotland Inverclyde is recruiting for Support Practitioners to provide person-centred support to adults with a range of needs. The role includes 1:1 or small team support to promote independence and community inclusion, with training provided and opportunities for development.

Based in Inverclyde, the post offers permanent and relief contracts with full or part‑time hours. Salary ranges from £25,878 to £26,931 (pro-rata), with additional benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• No previous working experience needed; full training will be provided.
• You will be supported to gain qualifications and develop in your role.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to adults with a range of needs.
• Support individuals 1:1 or as part of a team to promote independence and community involvement.
• Help with personal care, social functioning, and tenancy support as required.

Job description

Full and Part Time available & Relief Hours

Job Description

Post: Support Practitioner , Relief Support Practitioner

Service: Inverclyde Housing Support

Based: Inverclyde

Hours: Full Time & Part Time Available

Salary: £25,878 - £26,931 (pro-rata)

Contract: Permanent / Relief

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

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 Inverclydeare 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.

Turning Point Scotland Inverclyde Support Service provides support to individuals experiencing enduring mental health difficulties, alcohol and drug misuse, and Alcohol-Related Brain Damage (ARBD).

The aim of the service is to promote a safe, secure, and positive lifestyle while maximising each individual's independence and integration within their local community. We are committed to delivering person-centred support, involving those who know the individual best. This may include family members, friends, health and social care professionals, advocacy services, and our own staff team.

Some of the individuals we support require assistance with personal care, social functioning, and maintaining their tenancy. The support provided is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and outcomes.

We take a holistic and person-centred approach to support, underpinned by our core values of respect, trust, commitment, and confidentiality. Our staff are trained to manage challenging behaviours, provide clear and effective communication, and support individuals in achieving the outcomes they identify and review regularly.

Our employees benefit from a range of training, support, and development opportunities, as well as pension and employee benefit packages. Their dedication, skills, and personal qualities make a meaningful difference to the lives of the people we support.

The Turning Point Scotland Inverclyde Support Service operates throughout the year, including weekends, public holidays, and festive periods such as Christmas Day, New Year, and Easter. Support is delivered daily between 9:00am and 9:30pm, ensuring consistent and reliable assistance for those who use our service.

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.

We value lived experience, please click here to read more about our views.

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

Turning Point Scotland have Platinum accreditationin 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.

• 123 Learning and development courses
• 29 eLearning courses
• Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work basedassessment
  
• 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? Yes

Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills? Yes

Will the service users be involved in this process? No

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