Day Service Support Practioner

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom POSITIVE PATHS CIC Full time

**Are you interested in Supporting Young adults out and about in the Community within the Edinburgh Area? Small group support which is different every day and keeps the work day fun and rewarding.**

As a Support Practitioner with Positive Paths CIC you will be part of a fun team, with lots of opportunities to learn and try out new things with our members (e.g. kickboxing, zumba, exploring the local community).

Your daily role will involve supporting the members with their travels, and creating a safe and relaxed environment for them to learn and practise new skills, build on existing ones and have fun with their friends. All Support we provide is group based and a big part of staff's day is to support our members to integrate within the group and join in with their peers in a group based learning experience.

Our Group based program runs Monday - Friday 10-3, with staff working a 9-4 day.

In addition staff support 1 evening Social event a month, which is a fun night out Bowling, at the Theater or maybe even a concert.

Applicants will be encouraged to help develop our services with our members and bring their own interests/skills into the role.

Does it sound like something you would be interested in?

We can’t wait to hear from you

**ABOUT POSITIVE PATHS**

Positive Paths is a day and social service for individuals with additional support needs and various abilities & disabilities. Our aim is to provide opportunities for ongoing education and personal development while encouraging goal focused projects and outcomes with a view of establishing work experience and volunteering roles.

Our social programs provide the opportunity for the members to meet each other and enjoy participating in different activities together, during evening events and short breaks during the weekends.

**ESSENTIAL TRAINING/SKILLS**
- SVQ 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.(or willingness to work towards this)
- Positive and motivated outlook.
- Ability to use initiative and problem solving skills
- 1 + years experience within the Additional Support Needs (ASN) /Disability field or similar (or studies connected to the field)
- Motivated and professional approach to supporting individuals with Additional Needs.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and IT Skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience of facilitating groups
- High commitment to promote own learning and personal development

**DESIRED**
- Full Clean Driving License
- Experience of social care environment with group learning
- Working knowledge of Google Drive
- Availability for additional midweek or weekend overnights
- Epilepsy training
- Experiences of managing challenging behaviour

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Salary**: £20,962.50-£22,425.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension

Day range:

- Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

- Day centre

Shift:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Social work: 2 years (required)

Work Location: One location


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