Support Practitioner – Forth Valley

TN United Kingdom; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the support services sector is seeking compassionate Support Practitioners to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals with complex needs by providing essential support in daily activities, personal care, and community integration. With a focus on personal development, employees can expect a supportive environment that fosters growth and well-being. The position comes with competitive benefits, including generous holiday allowance and enhanced pay for additional hours. If you have a passion for helping others and want to contribute to meaningful change, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

35 days’ holiday per year

Time and a half pay for overtime

Reimbursement of SSSC registration fees

Enhanced pay for waking night shifts

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Mileage contributions

Fully funded SVQ qualification

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Membership to well-being platform

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to assist with personal care tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide social support to enhance community involvement.
• Assist with medication management and personal care.

Skills

Social Support

Medication Management

Personal Care

Household Tasks Assistance

Education

SVQ qualification

Job description

Job Description:

Our services are complex – a fresh challenge doesn’t always mean starting from scratch. Come and tell us about your experience.

Sean’s motto is to live life to the fullest. He teaches us every day that whatever the circumstances – it’s important to live a happy life of your choosing.

At the age of three, Sean moved from home into a large residential hospital to live in an environment that, at the time, was thought to be best for his complex support and care needs.

He continued to have a great relationship with his mum and was happy. But as the wards got bigger, it became more difficult for Sean to live a life of his choosing, and the support that had been abundant at the beginning, began to ebb and flow.

Moving to Carr Gomm

In 2003, Carr Gomm opened a new service in Forth Valley – a spacious bungalow designed for people with complex physical and emotional support needs. Sean moved here to his new home.

Nearly 20 years later, he is more independent, curious, fun, and above all else, happy. Over the years, our team has worked closely with Sean – getting to know his likes and dislikes. Together, we’ve created support that works for him as an individual. Our support is delivered 24 hours a day, across a variety of shift plans.

Understanding the role

This role involves supporting people in various ways, including:

• Social Support to ensure individuals have a valued role in their community
• Medication Support to ensure safe management of prescribed medication
• Personal Care to assist with bathing, dressing, incontinence care, peg feeding, stoma care, and arranging visits with healthcare professionals
• Practical Support to help maintain their tenancy and assist with household tasks such as housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, and shopping

If your experience aligns with our services, consider applying to work as a Support Practitioner with us. Your starting salary can increase based on your experience. Please complete the application form below and tell us what makes you a good fit for this role.

Eligibility:

We welcome applications from candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those able to apply for a visa (e.g., dependent visas, ancestry) that do not require sponsorship. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to employment. We currently do not offer sponsorship.

Additional Benefits:

• 35 days’ holiday per year (pro rata)
• Time and a half pay for hours worked over 37.5 hours per week
• Reimbursement of SSSC registration fees
• Enhanced pay of up to £1209 for waking night shifts (11pm to 7am)
• Recommend a Friend Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• 45p per mile mileage contributions
• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
• Defined Contribution pension scheme with employer contributions
• Membership to Telus employee well-being platform