Wellbeing Practitioner

Thistle Foundation; City of Edinburgh; Vor Ort; GBP 27.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fantastic training on full pay

SSSC registration paid for by Thistle

SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Annual leave 30 days, rising to 35

Gym membership

Health Plan

Refer a Friend £250

Zusammenfassung

Thistle Foundation is seeking Wellbeing Practitioners to support Kathleen in leading an active, connected life. You will deliver person-centred support, assist with daily routines and social activities, and help Kath­leen engage in community outings and new experiences.

The role requires flexibility for sleepovers and multi-hour shifts. Applicants should be willing to work toward SSSC registration and will need a full driving licence.

Qualifikationen

• Willing to work towards SSSC registration.
• Full valid manual driving licence.
• Flexibility for sleepovers and variable hours.
• Able to work 15 or 22 hours per week.

Aufgaben

• Provide person-centred support to Kathleen, building meaningful relationships with family and friends.
• Facilitate daily routines and social activities.
• Support community outings and new experiences.
• Promote independence and confidence in daily living.

Kenntnisse

Driving licence

Empathy

Ausbildung

SSSC registration qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Wellbeing Practitioner

Job Purpose

Our Wellbeing Practitioners support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, supporting people to achieve the things that matter to them.

Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Job Details

We are looking for 2 female* Wellbeing Practitioner, this position is for 15 and 22 hours per week with sleepovers and flexibility is essential for this role.

A full, valid driving licence permitting the holder to drive a manual transmission vehicle is crucial for this role.

*Exemption under Equality Act 2010

About this opportunity

Kathleen is an enthusiastic, sociable and active young woman who enjoys spending time with others and taking part in activities she loves. She likes music, singing, dance and going to cinema. Kathleen enjoys being connected to others, she attends a day service where she has opportunities to socialise, explore her interests and experience new things. It is important that the people supporting her take the time to get to know her, understand her individual needs and preferences, respect her choices, promote her confidence and encourage her independence.

As a member of Kathleen’s support team, you will help her build and maintain meaningful relationships with family and friends, participate in the activities she enjoys, and live as independently as possible. This includes providing person-centred support with daily routines and social activities, supporting community outings, and new experiences. We are looking for someone who is patient, warm, calm and organised with a genuine commitment to helping people live fulfilling lives on their own terms. If you enjoy building positive relationships and supporting others to achieve their goals, this could be a highly rewarding opportunity.

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What we offer

We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.

Employee Benefits

• From 1st April 2026, starting salary £13.45 per hour (£27,277 per annum (FTE)) rising to £13.55 per hour (£27,479 FTE)).
• Fantastic training (on full pay)
  This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses.
• SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
• Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Supportfrom regular meetings with your team, Lead Practitioner or Coach
• Contributory pension scheme
• Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
• Free Thistle Gym membership
• Membership of the HSF Health Plan
• Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us