Support Practitioner – Clackmannanshire, Forth Valley

Carr Gomm; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their Transitional Service, dedicated to empowering young people with learning disabilities. As a Support Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in fostering independence through personalized support. Your creativity and patience will shine as you help individuals navigate their unique challenges, ensuring they feel valued and included in their community. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of those you support, while enjoying a range of benefits that reflect the organization's commitment to its team members.

Benefits

Anti-social hours payment

Enhanced mileage payment

35 days holiday, increasing to 40

£200 Recommend a Friend Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Free Blue Light Card

Access to health coaching and counselling

Membership of a credit union

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and neurodiversity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide social support to ensure community engagement.
• Assist with medication and personal care for wellbeing.
• Foster an inclusive environment respecting all communication forms.

Skills

Patience

Creativity

Communication Skills

Inclusivity

Education

Relevant experience in social care

Tools

Assistive technology

Visual aids

Sign language

Job description

Salary: £25,224 – £26,737 per annum (pro rata) / £12.90 – £13.67 based on qualifications, skills and experience

Contract Type: Permanent, Supply/Casual/Relief

Position Type: Full Time, Part Time, Supply/Casual/Relief

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with learning disabilities? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our new Transitional Service in Clackmannanshire! Our new Transitional Service is dedicated to supporting young people with learning disabilities who also experience neurodiversity, as they navigate the journey to greater independence. We provide a nurturing environment where they can develop essential life skills, build confidence, and achieve their personal goals.

The Transitional Service is an extension of our Visiting Service in Stirling which provides support to adults and young people living with a variety of challenges in their own home. This includes Mental Ill-health, Learning Disability, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Sight Loss and more. We believe in a person-centered approach, recognising that each person we support has unique needs and goals. Our support is flexible and varied, ensuring that each person receives the right support at the right time.

Understanding the role

In addition to the ability to demonstrate patience and creativity in understanding and responding to individual communication styles, this role also involves different aspects of supporting people including:

• Social Support: to ensure people have a valued role in their community
• Medication Support: to keep people safe with their prescribed medication
• Personal Care: to assist people to maintain their wellbeing, which would include assistance with bathing, dressing, incontinence care, peg feeding, stoma care, and arranging visits with the dentist/doctor
• Communication: To effectively communicate with young people who have non-traditional communication needs. Utilise various communication methods, including visual aids, sign language, and assistive technology.
• Inclusivity: To foster an inclusive environment where all forms of communication are respected and valued.

If your experience matches our services, why not apply to work as a Support Practitioner with Carr Gomm? The best applicants tell us what it is about themselves that make them a good fit for the role.

We welcome applications from any candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those that can apply for a visa granting permission to work in the UK (e.g. dependent visas, ancestry etc.) that do not require sponsorship from Carr Gomm. You will be asked to share proof of this prior to receiving any offer of employment. It is currently our policy not to offer sponsorship for prospective candidates.

As a way of demonstrating how much we value you and your commitment we offer a range of great benefits:

• Anti-social hours payment of up to £1,241 when undertaking waking night shift (11pm-7am)
• Time and a half payment for hours worked over 37.5 hours per week (averaged over the pay period)
• Enhanced mileage payment of 45p per mile
• 35 days’ holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service.
• £200 Recommend a Friend Scheme (T&C apply)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
• A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
• Free Blue Light Card (giving access to thousands of discounts and promotions)
• Access to the Carr Gomm App: which includes free physiotherapy, health coaching and counselling.
• Membership of a credit union
• Cycle to work scheme; and more!

Apply Today:

Applying to join our team as a Support Practitioner is quick and straightforward. Our online application processes typically takes 10-15 minutes to complete. We will ask for some essential details, including information on your previous employment, SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) registration and PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) membership. For more details about the role, including responsibilities and requirements, download the job profile (PDF).