Support Practitioner - Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright - 452266

Turning Point Scotland; Castle Douglas; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Castle Douglas is seeking a Support Practitioner to empower individuals with diverse needs. This role offers both full-time and part-time hours, providing tailored support to enhance personal development and independence. Ideal candidates will demonstrate compassion, flexibility, and a commitment to helping others. Additional compensation is offered for sleepover shifts, and IT skills are a prerequisite. Join to make a meaningful difference in lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Salary Matching

Extra pay for sleepover shifts

Supportative management team

Qualifications

• Genuine commitment to help individuals live their best lives.
• Flexibility to work on a rota basis.
• IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to adults with diverse needs.
• Engage individuals with their hobbies and interests.
• Assist with personal care and overall wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate care

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Support Practitioner

Service: Dumfries & Galloway

Based: Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright

Hours: Full Time & Part Time

Salary: £24,242 - £25,264 (pro rata)

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.

Embark on an emotionally rewarding journey and apply today!

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 engaging 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 - Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright

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 each sleepover shift you work!

Role Responsibilities

• 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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