Support Practitioner

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

Job summary

Turning Point Scotland is seeking a Support Practitioner for their South Lanarkshire Alcohol & Other Drugs Reachout Service. This full-time role involves providing compassionate support to individuals with diverse needs in a team setting, emphasizing personal outcomes and community involvement. The organization offers comprehensive training and significant development opportunities for staff. This role is entry-level, perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in social care.

Benefits

Comprehensive Induction

123 Learning and development courses

29 eLearning courses

Funded qualification in SVQ Social Services and Healthcare

Promote from within opportunities

Pension Scheme with 4% employer contribution

35 holiday/public holidays days per year

Qualifications

• Values of respect, compassion, inclusion, and integrity.
• No previous experience is needed; full training will be provided.
• IT skills required for all vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to adults based on their varying needs.
• Encourage individuals to achieve personal outcomes in daily activities.
• Follow the right procedures to ensure safeguarding.

Skills

Compassion

Care

Inclusiveness

Emotional Support

Education

SVQ Social Services and Healthcare

Job description

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Locations

South Lanarkshire

Service Name

South Lanarkshire Alcohol & Other Drugs Reachout 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: South Lanarkshire Alcohol & Other Drugs Reachout Service

Based: Hamilton

Hours: Full-Time (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 South Lanarkshire Alcohol and Other Drugs Reachout 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.

When you work in social care it’s very important to follow the right procedures & processes, to ensure you’re safeguarding both the people being supported and yourself and your colleagues.

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.

Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.

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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Person Specification

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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

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations

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