Support Practitioner Male Only - Driving Licence Required

Vacancy Filler; Cumnock; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in Cumnock is seeking a Support Practitioner to assist individuals with disabilities in their daily lives. This full-time role requires male applicants with a valid driving licence and involves flexible shift patterns, including nights and weekends. Benefits include generous leave, training opportunities, and a rewards scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme with discounts

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous training and career development

£150 refer a friend reward

Free Glasgow Credit Union membership

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works services

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals with a positive attitude.
• No previous experience in care necessary.
• Valid driving licence and access to a car required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities in daily living activities.
• Support with medication, finances, and personal care.
• Engage in hobbies and activities with the individuals supported.

Skills

Empathetic and caring nature

Good observation skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Confidence in using computers

Good organisational skills

Job description

Support Practitioner Male Only - Driving Licence Required

Our fabulous Cumnock team are on the lookout for compassionate and creative individuals with a positive attitude to join them as Support Practitioners. This is a full-time post consisting of 39 hours per week, working 5 days over 7. 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.

However, due to the requirements of the service, we are only able to consider male applicants who have a valid driving licence and access to their own cars.

The Role

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 hobbies, and we look to you to take an active interest in them, from dining out or catching a movie to gym sessions or group activities.

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.
• Work well in a team environment and independently.
• Good organisational skills.

Shift Patterns

Our dedicated team provides 24/7 support tailored to each individual's needs. Shifts include early, late, and sleepover shifts, starting at 9am until 9am the following day, with sleep periods between 11pm and 7am, including weekends and public holidays on a rotational basis. Flexibility to start early or stay later may be required depending on activities.

Benefits

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

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are found. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. The closing date is 26/8/25, but the vacancy may close sooner.

Applicants must submit their application via our website if applying through a job board. Successful applicants will receive a conditional offer, pending references and PVG checks. Having a conviction does not necessarily disqualify you. All staff are required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of starting.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental, or sexual orientation.