Support Practitioner

1 month ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Turning Point Scotland Full time

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Support Practitioner with Turning Point Scotland, where no two days are the same. You will provide individualised support to each person, engaging them with hobbies and interests to empower individuals to develop skills and independence.

About You

You will have a genuine commitment to use your skills to support people to live their best lives. You will have flexibility to work on a rota and be supported by an incredibly approachable management team, allowing you to expand on your existing knowledge whilst developing new skills.

About Us – Castle Douglas & Kirkcudbright

We are a residential service and support people with mental health issues, physical health & learning disabilities. As a team, we provide 24/7 support to live their best lives by:

  • Helping to provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.
  • Supporting individuals within the community and engaging with their hobbies and interests & empowering individuals to develop skills and independence, promoting their overall growth.
  • Attending various community groups and accompanying our service users to attend activities they are passionate about, from taking a trip to the cinema, enjoying a morning swim or attending local groups or community projects, accompany on holidays and trips away with the individuals we support.
  • Assist with personal care, ensuring their comfort and wellbeing.
  • Celebrate achievements and milestones, both big and small, to create a rewarding and positive environment.

If you are dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults, we would love to hear from you.

Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching within the pay points of the role.

Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.

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