Support Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Forfar, United Kingdom Sense Scotland Full time

**Are you nurturing, resilient, reliable? Do you have a genuine passion for the work we deliver within Sense Scotland? Could you really make a difference and be a positive addition to our team? Then this could be the perfect role for you**

Sense Scotland is now recruiting **Support Practitioner's** in **Forfar** offering full/part time and relief contracts, there is something to suit everyone.

Based in Forfar, you will become part of our dedicated team of Support Practitioners working within our housing support service. Set within an idyllic location with beautiful surroundings the building benefits from a spacious communal lounge and kitchen area that can be used for a variety of different activities and a beautiful garden.

There are 4 individuals who each have their own complex needs including, but not limited to, Impaired Vision, Hearing Impairment, Learning disabilities, Challenging behaviour, Epilepsy and Congenital Rubella Syndrome who have their own flat within this purpose-built building.

Given the complexity of needs, each person’s support package is bespoke to their individual needs. Our team provide support in every element of their lives, with a focus on person-centred care which allows the individuals to achieve their goals and aspirations.

Our vision is to assist the people we work with to live meaningful independent lives in a world that supports them to achieve their own ambitions. We do this by committing to our core values in practice and align this to all we do.
**Our values**
- Be open and honest.
- Recognise individual worth.
- Build relationships through trust.
- Act on the basis of individuals aspirations and needs.
- Be accountable.

**What you will need to succeed**
- Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are also essential qualities.
- Able to communicate effectively and use your own initiative
- Strong work ethic and organised to support routine’s
- Able to prioritise and manage workloads
- Eager to develop
- A genuine passion caring for others
- Patient and understanding

**We offer a wide range of staff benefits; these include**:

- Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies
- Generous annual leave entitlement - 36 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- 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
- Holiday Saturday Fund
- £500 retention bonus once completed probationary period
- Health and wellbeing support
- Monthly staff award £voucher draw
- Registered with Concerts for Carers

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week

**Salary**: From £10.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme

Day range:

- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends only

Physical setting:

- Extra care housing

Shift:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: FORFAR

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