Support Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Dundee, United Kingdom Sense Scotland Full time

**Do you want to care for people in a safe and friendly environment where people are at the heart of everything you do? If so, our Dundee Respite Service could be the perfect workplace for you**

**About the service**

Sense Scotland **Dundee Respite** is registered with the Care Inspectorate to provide a care home service for people with a learning disability and additional complex needs, including but not limited to, communication, behavioural support and sensory impairment.

Situated in the heart of the city and delivering 24-hour person-centred support the service runs short breaks, respite and residential care seven days a week, all year round.

The main aim is to deliver a fun and stimulating service in a relaxed environment and provide opportunities for those who use it to access a range of activities both within respite and in the wider community

**We are currently recruiting for 3 x 30 hour per week contracts. Applicants must have a fully flexible approach to the working week which includes day shifts, late shifts, sleepovers, night shifts and weekends on a rota system basis.
**About you**

We are looking for individuals who are sensitive to people’s needs and proactive in supporting people to lead active lives. You will have a good understanding of the need to support people to stay healthy and safe, while being comfortable at managing risk accordingly. You will use the best of your personality and skills every day. From supporting people to enjoy their favourite activities to enabling people to live independently, you will make a real difference.

**This role could be for your if**:

- You have a great work ethic and can work using your own initiative
- You are enthusiastic about helping people we support achieve their goals in life
- You have excellent communication skills
- You are professional and can deal with queries in a diplomatic and confidential manner
- You are patient and understanding
- You are eager to learn and develop your skills in any training provided
- You have a good knowledge of services Sense Scotland provide
- Driver (Desirable)

**What you will get in return**
- Ongoing support and training
- Opportunity to work for a well-respected charity who have strong core values
- Be part of a team of dedicated social care professionals
- Generous annual leave entitlement - 36 days annual leave pro rata (including public holidays)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Pension scheme
- Training and Development - we support social care qualifications via out onsite SVQ centre
- Life Assurance
- 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
- HSF (Hospital Saturday Fund)
- Monthly staff award £voucher draw
- Registered with Concert for Carers
- 24 hour access to employee assistance programs

At Sense Scotland we value staff and continue to explore staff benefits and incentives to ensure our staff are rewarded for the vital work they do.



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