Support Practitioner - Female Driver with access to own vehicle - 421595

Start a career that makes a difference, packed full of job satisfaction! If you share our values and live in or around Bellshill, then we want to hear from you!

Our fabulous Bellshill team is looking for compassionate and creative individuals with a positive attitude to join as Support Practitioners.

You don't need experience in care to start your career with us; we recruit based on values and transferable skills. We will provide all the necessary training, including a fully funded SVQ.

The Role

Due to the nature of the role, we can only accept female applicants who drive and have access to their own vehicle.

This role is for 30 hours per week.

As a Support Practitioner, you will assist individuals living in their own homes with disabilities and/or additional support needs. Responsibilities include support with medication, finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking, and personal care.

The individuals we support have various hobbies, and you'll be encouraged to take an active interest in them, whether it's going out for a meal, watching a movie, going to the gym, or participating in group activities.

To join our team, you should:

• Have an empathetic and caring nature.
• Possess good observation skills.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be confident in using computers.
• Be able to work well both in a team and independently.
• Have good organisational skills.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave.
• TRFS rewards scheme, including cashback and discounts at various retailers.
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
• Continuous in-house training and career development opportunities in social care.
• Refer a Friend scheme with a £150 reward for successful referrals.
• Employee Forum for feedback and continuous improvement.
• Free membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
• HSF Health Care plan.
• Counselling & Life Works service.

We aim to fill this position as soon as possible and may close the advert early if suitable candidates are found. To avoid missing out, please apply early.

Closing date: 23rd May 2025 (We reserve the right to close the vacancy at any time).

If applying via a job board, please submit your application through our website, or we will be unable to contact you.

All successful applicants will receive a conditional offer, pending satisfactory references and PVG check. Having a conviction does not necessarily exclude you from working in this sector. All new staff must register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, age, marital or parental status, or sexual orientation. Our mission is to foster inclusive teams.

We celebrate diversity and welcome everyone to join us.

Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.