Support Practitioner (Driver)

Jobtrain; Dalry; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Driving lessons funded

PVG & SSSC fees reimbursed

Career progression opportunities

Employee helpline

Job summary

Bessie Dunlop is seeking a part-time Support Practitioner to join a friendly team in Dalry. You’ll deliver person-centered support, assisting with daily living tasks and community activities while enabling residents to lead meaningful lives.

No prior experience needed; full training is provided and you’ll gain SVQ qualifications as you work. A UK driving licence with 1 year's experience is required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience not required; full in-house training provided.
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence with at least 1 year of driving experience.
• Willingness to complete SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare during employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support with day-to-day activities and personal needs.
• Plan and prepare meals and assist with household tasks.
• Support attendance at appointments and transport needs.
• Promote participation in hobbies, social activities and community events.
• Encourage staying connected with friends, family and local community.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Willing to learn

Excellent communication

Computers/Tablets

Tools

Computers/Tablets

Job description

Looking for a role where every day is different, you can make a real difference, and there’s always room for a bit of laughter?

If you’re caring, enthusiastic and motivated, share our values, and live in or around Dalry, we’d love to hear from you!

Our fantastic #TeamBessieDunlop is looking for a positive and understanding person to join their friendly team as a Support Practitioner on a permanent, part‑time basis (30 hours per week).

Life at Bessie Dunlop is never dull! No two days are the same, and you’ll be part of a large, supportive team helping the people we support to live happy, fulfilling and meaningful lives.

What will you be doing?

As a Support Practitioner, you’ll provide tailored, person‑centred support with day‑to‑day activities and personal needs. This could include:

• Planning and preparing meals
• Helping with household tasks
• Supporting people to attend appointments
• Prompting with personal care and medication
• Supporting hobbies, interests and social activities
• Encouraging people to stay connected with friends, family and their local community

You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to get involved in the fun stuff! From trips to the cinema and theatre to meeting up with friends and enjoying tribute nights and local events, you’ll support people to make the most of their lives and do the things they enjoy.

Due to the needs of the service, for this role you will need a full UK manual drivers licence with 1 years experience on the roads.

About you

No experience? No problem! We'll train you, pay you and support you every step of the way. You'll even gain funded, recognised qualifications as you work.

We want people who are:

• Kind, positive and up for a challenge
• Great team players
• Willing to learn and try new things
• Ready to make a difference
• Confident using computers and tablets

Why you'll love it here

• You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn't feel like work
• No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes
• We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
• We reimburse your SSSC registration and PVG fees
• Access to professional development and career progression opportunities
• Recommend a colleague bonus scheme
• Long service awards
• Access to a 24/‑ independent employee assistance helpline
• 26 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years) plus 4 paid bank holidays
• Family friendly leave options, including family, parental, bereavement and special leave
• Access to lots of discounts, including the cinema, gym memberships, holidays and shopping

Shift Patterns

We provide flexible, person‑led services that run twenty‑four hours a day, seven days a week. Shifts will typically be 9am-9pm or a waking night of 9pm‑9am. Waking night shifts are paid at your normal hourly rate, plus an additional payment of £20 per night.

Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and be committed to working towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with the support from our Training Academy.

If you’re successful in joining our team, we will need you to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting your employment with us.

Please note - If you have spent more than 12 months out with the UK (excluding France, Germany. Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain) within the last 10 years while over the age of 18, you will be asked to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant government/police authority as part of our pre‑employment checks.

We’re looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible so we reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date if we find the suitable candidate.