Wellbeing Practitioner SD251 - 425947

Thistle Foundation; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading foundation is seeking a Wellbeing Practitioner to assist an individual in leading a fulfilling, socially connected life. The role includes providing tailored support in daily living and social activities, ensuring the individual maintains independence. Team collaboration and valid driving license are essential. The position offers various employee benefits, including extensive training, pension scheme, and generous leave.

Benefits

Excellent training (paid in full)

Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

30 days of annual leave

Free Thistle Gym membership

Contributory pension scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme

Membership of the HSF Health Plan

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain SSSC qualification.
• Valid UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support an individual living independently in the Craigmillar area.
• Help the individual engage in social activities and maintain independence.

Skills

Empathy

Support Skills

Communication

Education

Qualification for SSSC registration

Job description

Job Purpose

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

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

Job Details

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

We are seeking a Wellbeing Practitioner to join a team supporting a man living independently in the Craigmillar area, with his pet cat.

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

About this opportunity

The individual has a great sense of humor, enjoys being outdoors, working, and socializing. He currently works part-time, and his team supports him in this as well.

He is passionate about technology and his car. Therefore, it is essential that team members are drivers.

If you wish 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.

For an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact [e-mail].

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Job Ref: SD251

Employee Benefits

• 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)).
• Excellent training (paid in full): Includes 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.
• Regular team, Lead Practitioner, or Coach meetings for support.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 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.