Support Practitioner

Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleepover pay £107.60 per sleepover

Job summary

Turning Point Scotland’s Dumfries & Galloway Learning Disabilities Services is hiring Support Practitioners across full-time, part-time and relief roles in Castle Douglas, Dumfries, Kirkcudbright, Lockerbie and Newton Stewart.

Roles involve tailored support, one-to-one or team delivery, accompanying people to activities and providing personal care with dignity and wellbeing. Sleepover shifts are paid at £107.60 each; IT skills are required and eligibility to work in the UK is essential.

Qualifications

• IT skills are required for all vacancies.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom; visa sponsorship is not available.
• SSSC registration within 6 months of start date where applicable.

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.

Job description

Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Relief Available

Service: Dumfries & Galloway Learning Disabilities

Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Relief Available

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, 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