Support Practitioner (Must hold UK licence- Car not essential)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care home in Cambuslang is looking for Support Practitioners to assist individuals with daily activities and promote personal goals. No experience is necessary as training will be provided. Applicants must have a UK driver's license and strong communication skills. This role offers generous benefits, including annual leave, in-house training, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme (cash-back and discounts)

Paid travel during shifts and mileage allowance

Continuous in-house training

Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward

Free Glasgow Credit Union membership

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• No prior experience in care is required; values and skills matter.
• Must hold a valid UK driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities and assist individuals in their personal goal achievement.
• Create and manage support planning in collaboration with health professionals.

Skills

Empathetic and caring nature

Good observation skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Confidence using computers

Ability to work well in a team and independently

Good organisational skills

Job description

Support Practitioner (Must hold UK licence - Car not essential)

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 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’ll provide all the training you need, including a fully funded SVQ.

About the role:

Note: You must hold a UK Licence for this role.

Cherry Tree Court is a registered care home supporting up to 11 individuals in their own one-bedroom flats, with a minimum 1:1 support ratio. The service aims to help individuals meet personal goals within their weekly activity plans, with on-site positive behaviour support to develop proactive plans and assist those experiencing difficulties. Responsibilities include supporting daily activities, support planning, future planning, and liaising with health and social work colleagues and families. There are significant development opportunities through learning, development, and on-site training.

To be part of our team, we’ll need you to:

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

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave
• TRFS rewards scheme (cash-back and discounts at high street and online retailers)
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance
• Continuous in-house training and career development opportunities
• Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward
• Employee Forum for feedback and improvement
• Free Glasgow Credit Union membership
• HSF Health Care plan
• Counselling & Life Works service

We aim to fill this position quickly and may close the advert early if suitable candidates are found. Apply early to avoid disappointment. The closing date is 29th August 2025, but we reserve the right to close the vacancy at any time.

If applying via a job board, please submit your application through our website to be considered.

All successful applicants will receive a conditional offer, pending references and PVG checks. Having a conviction does not necessarily disqualify you. New staff must register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and identities, including race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental, or sexual orientation. Our mission is to create inclusive teams and celebrate differences.