Support / Relief Support Practitioner

Turning Point Scotland; Castle Douglas, Lockerbie, Newton Stewart; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Learning and development courses

Internal career progression

35 holidays per year (plus public)

Sleepover shifts paid

Job summary

Turning Point Scotland's Dumfries & Galloway Learning Disabilities Services is hiring Support Practitioners to provide person-centred support across Dumfries, Lockerbie, Castle Douglas, Newton Stewart and surrounding areas.

We offer full-time, part-time and relief hours with a salary of £25,878–£26,843 (pro rata) and permanent/casual contracts. Staff development, sleepover shifts, and a wide range of learning opportunities are provided to help people live their best lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support that builds skills, independence and engagement in hobbies.
• Deliver support one-to-one, alongside others and as part of a larger team.
• Accompany the people we support to community activities, groups, holidays and shopping trips.
• Provide personal care with dignity, comfort and wellbeing at heart.

Job description

Job Description

Post: Support Practitioner

Service: Dumfries & Galloway Learning Disabilities

Based: Dumfries, Lockerbie, Castle Douglas, Newton Stewart

Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Relief Available

Salary: £25,878 - £26,843 (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent /Casual

Service Name Dumfries & Galloway Service

Type of service Learning Disabilities

Job Type Support Practitioner

Hours of work Full and Part Time available & Relief Hours

If you live your best life, support someone to live theirs!

At Turning Point Scotland’s Dumfries & Galloway Learning Disabilities Services we have exciting opportunities available for Support Practitioners.

About Us

Our Dumfries & Galloway Learning Disabilities Services are located in the following areas: Castle Douglas, Dumfries, Kirkcudbright, Lockerbie and Newton Stewart

Each 24/7 Service supports people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, on the autistic spectrum & have mental health issues. The hours are varied to meet the needs of each person and will include sleep over shifts (paid at a rate of £107.60 per sleepover!)

Our dedicated Teams encourage the people we support to fulfil their lives with exciting and fun activities, pursue their hobbies and passions, and help create memorable experiences.

About the role

• Provide tailored support that builds skills, independence and engagement in hobbies.
• Deliver support one-to-one, alongside others and as part of a larger team.
• Accompany the people we support to community activities, groups, holidays and shopping trips.
• Provide personal care with dignity, comfort and wellbeing at heart.

About You

• Bring genuine care and commitment to helping people live their best lives.
• Be flexible and able to work as part of a rota.
• Create joyful experiences, support hobbies and celebrate every achievement.

Interviews for completed successful applications will be help Friday 16th October 2026 and also after closing date

We value lived experience

We welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the pay points of the role and based on experience.

Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date

Turning Point Scotland havePlatinum accreditationinInvestors in People. Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People's lives and achieve your own personal fulfilment.

• 123 Learning and development courses
• 29 eLearning courses
• Funded qualification - SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work based assessment
• Your Career Pathway, we promote from within and advertise internally all jobs
• Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%
• Wide range of family friendly policies
• 35 holiday/public holidays days per year.

Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle? No

Does the post include personal care? Yes

Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills? Yes

Will the service users be involved in this process? Yes

If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100.