Support Practitioner

Are you caring, reliable and want to have a career where you can make a difference to someone's life? If so, then this could be the perfect role for you_

We are currently seeking a part time Support Practitioner to work within our Housing Support Service based in Largs, Ayrshire.

We care, connect and communication while supporting people with a range of complex needs so they can live independent fulfilling lives.

**What your day will look like**:
You will be working with people on a 1-2-1 basis or as part of the team helping to support and assisting people in their day to day lives, whether it be cooking, communicating, shopping, going out for the day. cinema, arts, bowling or walking. We take the time to get to know the people we support and take a person-centred approach to care. You will be supporting people in a housing support setting and working various shift patterns. The role will include person care, from helping someone brush their teeth or combing their hair. No two days are the same

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

- Believe passionately in the rights of people with disabilities to live valued lives
- Have excellent communication skills
- Have a strong work ethic and are a team player
- Can make things great. You know how to improve service quality for the benefit of users.
- Are professional. You can deal with complex and sensitive information in a confidential manner
- Are comfortable and confident in using a computer and are IT literate
- Have a good knowledge of services Sense Scotland provide
- Have an understanding of Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) and care standards within Scotland

**Working for us**:
We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment with the following benefits:

- We have immediate opportunities available
- Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies
- Generous annual leave entitlement - 36 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- £500 retention bonus after 6 months
- Employee referral incentive
- Staff discounts
- Pension scheme
- Training and Development
- Death in Service benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual Employee Awards Event
- Health and wellbeing support