Support Practitioner (Female Only- Must drive with access to own car)

ABR International AB; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Support Practitioner in Cambuslang, where you'll make a difference in the lives of individuals living independently. No prior care experience necessary; you will receive full training including a fully funded SVQ. Embrace significant development opportunities, generous benefits like paid travel, and a chance to work in a supportive environment committed to inclusivity.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Forum

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• Empathetic and caring nature required.
• Good observation and communication skills essential.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with daily activities and personal planning.
• Liaise with health and social work colleagues and families.
• Engage in support planning and development for individuals.

Skills

Empathy

Observation

Communication

Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Confidence in Using Computers

Job description

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

Our Cherry Tree Court 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 transferrable skills. We'll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Support Practitioner including a fully funded SVQ.

About the role:

Please note this role is for 35 Hours.

Cherry Tree Court is set up as a registered care home however provides support for up to 11 individuals in their own one bedroom flats all on minimally 1:1 ratio. The service aims to support individuals to meet personal goals and outcomes within their personalised weekly activity planners and have on site Positive behaviour support to develop proactive plans and support individuals who at time can experience difficulties.

Staff are required to provide support with day to day activities and additionally be involved in support planning and also future planning for individuals while liaising with health and social work colleagues and families.

There are significant development opportunities in both learning and development and in on-site training.

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.
• TRFS 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.
• HSF Health Care plan.
• 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.

Closing Date: 25th June 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

If you are applying via a job board then please be aware that you must submit an application via our website otherwise we will be unable to contact you!

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.