Support Worker (Practitioner) – Enable Community Living

1st Homecare; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Mileage paid

Health Cash Plan

Life Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Real Life Options in Dunfermline is seeking a dedicated Support Worker (Practitioner) to assist adults with learning disabilities. The role begins in a hospital setting before moving to community support, helping individuals maintain independence and access services with dignity.

You will foster choice, inclusion and safe, person-centred care, including assistance with medication and health needs, while promoting communication and positive relationships within the local community.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or challenging behaviours.
• Experience in crisis intervention and positive behaviour management.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and complex case reviews.
• Experience working independently in complex care settings.

Responsibilities

• Enable development of skills and encourage participation in the person’s own life.
• Support participation in all decisions affecting their lives.
• Promote positive risk taking within Health & Safety guidelines.
• Assist with health, wellbeing and medication needs.
• Maintain accurate records in organisational systems.
• Communicate with external agencies professionally.
• Attend mandatory training and team meetings.
• Work flexibly to cover days/evenings/weekends/holidays.

Skills

Excellent communication

Empathy

Person-centred care

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

SVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care (Scotland) or Level 4 Diploma in Care (England)

Good basic education

Job description

Real Life Options in Dunfermline is seeking a dedicated Support Worker (Practitioner) to assist adults with learning disabilities. The role begins in a hospital setting before moving to community support, helping individuals maintain independence and access services with dignity.

You will foster choice, inclusion and safe, person-centred care, including assistance with medication and health needs, while promoting communication and positive relationships within the local community.