Support Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Dundee, United Kingdom Sense Scotland Full time

**YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU**:
Housing Support is a part of your community, and we at Sense Scotland are looking for nurturing and friendly Support Practitioners to join our dedicated Teams in Dundee.
Our Teams are resilient, enthusiastic, reflective, adaptable and have a genuine passion for helping and caring for others. This is more than a job; this is your chance to make a difference to your own self and your community by the work you do supporting individuals lead the most fulfilling life possible.

You will receive the best possible support while you navigate your way through your first weeks and beyond. On offer is one-to-one on the job training; in-house classroom style training with our experts; opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge via our e-learning packages and full support in gaining additional qualifications through our own SVQ centre.

***You don’t need experience but you do need the commitment and drive to bring the best part of you every day**:
**It’s all here for the taking why not apply, you really can make a real difference.**:
***The Role**:
You will work directly with adults supporting them to participate in their chosen activities such as going out to lunch, seeing friends, watching movies or trips to the cinema, going to the gym or simply out for a walk around the block We want you to work closely with individuals to develop their life skills such as communication, social skills, and ultimately their independence.

In their homes you will support with their personal care, meal preparation, medication administration and household tasks such as cleaning and laundry.

**Available hours and shift patterns**:
Current vacancies extend to full time (37 hours) and part time (24+ hours) pro rata.
You will be working various shift patterns including early, late, sleepover and nightshift working to meet the needs of the people we support; therefore, full flexibility is essential to be considered further for this role. You will be required to also work weekends on a rota basis.

**What you will get in return**:

- Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies
- Generous annual leave entitlement - 36 days annual leave (including public holidays) - pro rata for part time employees
- Pension scheme*
- Training and Development - we support social care qualifications via out onsite SVQ centre
- Life Insurance Benefit*
- Perkbox scheme/staff discounts*
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual Employee Awards Event
- Blue Light Card Membership - receive many discounts when you join
- £500 retention bonus once completed probationary period*- Health and Wellbeing support
- Access to ABC platform (Anti-Burnout Club)
- HSF (Hospital Saturday Fund)*
- Opportunity to take part in our Fundraising events
- Monthly staff award £voucher draw
- Registered with Concert for Carers



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