Support Practitioner (Driver)

Routes to Work; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 14,661 - 20,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

Counselling & Life Works service

Job summary

A local support organization in Coatbridge is seeking a Support Practitioner to assist individuals with disabilities in daily living. The role requires a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. No prior experience is necessary, as comprehensive training will be provided. This position offers various benefits, including generous annual leave and continuous professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Access to own vehicle and a UK licence is mandatory.
• No prior experience in care is necessary, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities in daily living.
• Support with medication, finances, cooking, and personal care.

Skills

Empathetic and caring nature

Good observation skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Confidence in using computers

Ability to work well in a team environment

Good organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Support Practitioner with access to own vehicle

£12.90 per hour

Start a career that makes a difference, packed full of job satisfaction! If you share our values and are live in or around the Coatbridge area, then we want to hear from you! Our fabulous Coatbridge team are on the lookout for compassionate and creative individuals with a positive attitude to join them as Support Practitioners.

You don't need experience in care to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferable skills. We’ll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Support Practitioner including a fully funded SVQ.

The Role

Due to the nature of the role, we can only accept applicants who hold a UK licence and have access to their own vehicle.

Please note this role is for 30 Hours.

Responsibilities

• As a Support Practitioner, you will assist individuals living in their own homes with disabilities and/or additional support needs in all aspects of their daily lives, including support with medication and finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care.
• The people we support have a variety of different hobbies which we’ll be looking to you to take an active interest in, from going out for a tasty bite or catching the latest movie to a gym session or group activity.

To be part of our team, we’ll need you to:

• Have an empathetic and caring nature.
• Good observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in using computers.
• Be able to work well in a team environment and on your own.
• Good organisational skills.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave.
• Rewards scheme (includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers).
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
• Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care.
• Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward for successfully referring a colleague.
• Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment.
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
• Counselling & Life Works service.

We’re looking to fill this post as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if suitable candidates are found before the advert closes. To avoid disappointment, pop your application in early.

All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer — this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector. All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status or sexual orientation. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.