Support Practitioner
1 week ago
Job Description
**Service: Renfrewshire Learning Disabilities Service**
**Based: Bridge of Weir**
**Hours: Full & Part-Time Available**
**Salary: £12.00 per hour** - Cost of living award pending**
**Annual: £23,088 (pro rata)**
**Contract Permanent**
**Life is better with someone who cares.**
Our Turning Point Scotland Services in Bridge of Weir are seeking Full and Part-Time Support Practitioners for our lovely detached house, where four vibrant individuals reside and require assistance with daily tasks. This could involve aiding with managing finances, providing encouragement, administering medication, and general household help. The people we support enjoy relaxing activities like dining out or having ice cream in Largs on sunny days. Additionally, you will support them in attending various weekly clubs, such as art, drama, boccia, and music groups, offering a chance to unwind, have fun, and share laughter. There may even be opportunities to accompany someone on a delightful holiday.
If you can make a positive impact in Bridge of Weir, where our services operate around the clock, requiring availability for different shifts and sleepovers, we offer a 37-hour working week with additional pay for sleepovers which is currently £96 per shift. Reimbursement is provided for work-related car travel time, public transport costs, or mileage at 45p per mile if you have your own vehicle. As Scotland's leading learning disability services provider with a supportive team, we offer family-friendly policies, flexible working options, and a generous annual leave allowance to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Our services in Bridge of Weir are highly esteemed, with a waiting list due to our exceptional staff retention and attractive benefits, such as a staff discount card, welcome gift, and 35 days of annual leave, including public holidays and statutory days. We provide award-winning family-friendly policies and support forums for our dedicated staff.
About You:
No prior work experience is necessary; comprehensive training will be provided. We believe that embodying the values of respect, compassion, inclusion, and integrity is all you need to become part of our team
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- Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle?
Yes
- Does the post include personal care?
Yes
- Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills?
Yes
- Will the service users be involved in this process?
Yes
- Contact name & details
If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100.
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