Wellbeing Practitioner SD251

Thistle Foundation; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Wellbeing Practitioner to assist a client with living independently. The role ensures support for social activities and personal interests, requiring applicants to have an EU/UK driving license. Competence in technology and a commitment to learning are vital. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including paid training, gym membership, and generous leave. Starting at £12.60 per hour, with progression possible.

Benefits

Fantastic training on full pay

Free gym membership

30 days of annual leave

Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Willing to obtain qualification for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council.
• EU/UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support an individual to live independently.
• Assist with socialising and work-related activities.
• Contribute to a self-directed team.

Skills

Driving

Social interaction

Technology knowledge

Education

Qualification for SSSC registration

Job description

Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active, and socially connected lives, helping them achieve what matters most 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).

Please note that an EU/UK driving license is essential for this position.

We have a vacancy for a Wellbeing Practitioner to join a team supporting a man living independently in his own home in the Craigmillar area, with his pet cat.

This position is for 18 hours per week. The hours will be scheduled on a rota basis, with shifts decided and agreed upon by the team. Sleepovers are available.

About this opportunity

The individual has a great sense of humour, enjoys being out and about, working, and socialising. He currently works part-time, and his team supports him in that as well.

He is passionate about technology and his car. It is essential that team members are drivers.

If you would like to be part of a self-directed team working together to enable this individual to lead a good life, this role could be suitable for you.

• Salary: From 1st April 2025, starting at £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum FTE), rising to £13.52 per hour (£27,418 FTE).

• Fantastic training (on full pay): including in-person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT, and other bespoke courses.

• SSSC registration paid for by Thistle.

• Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.

• Support through regular team meetings, with Lead Practitioners or Coaches.

• Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme.

• 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year up to 35 days.

• Free Thistle Gym membership.

• Membership of the HSF Health Plan.

• Refer a Friend scheme: earn £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us.