Support Practitioner

-Locations
Dumfries, LockerbieService Name
Dumfries & Galloway ServiceType of service
Learning DisabilitiesJob Type
Support PractitionerHours of work
Full Time and/or Part TimeSalary
£12.19 - £12.74 per hour, rising to £12.43 in your first year of serviceJob Description

**Post: Support Practitioner**

**Service: Dumfries & Galloway**

**Based: Dumfries and Lockerbie**

**Hours: Full Time & Part Time**

**Salary: £23,450 - £24,514 (pro rata)**

**Contract: Permanent**

**If you live your best life, support someone to live theirs**

At Turning Point Scotland, we have opportunities for Support Practitioner and help make a positive impact for people, encouraging them to fulfil their lives with exciting and fun activities, pursue their hobbies and passions, & creating memorable experiences.

**About the role**

This is an exciting opportunity for a Support Practitioner, unlike other support roles, with Turning Point Scotland, no two days are the same

You will provide individualised support to each person and 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

You will be supported by an incredibly approachable management team, allowing you to expand on your existing knowledge whilst developing new skills.

**About Us - Dumfries and Lockerbie**

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:

- Where there is a requirement for sleepover shifts, you will receive, on top of your £12.19 ph, an **additional £96 for every sleepover shift** you work

Our Support Practitioner role will include:

- 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.

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- Job Description
- Person Specification
-Benefits package

**Benefits**:
Turning Point Scotland have **Platinum accreditation** in **Investors in People**. Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People’s lives and achieve your own personal fulfilment.
- 35 holiday/public holidays days’ year
- Comprehensive Induction
- 123 learning and development courses
- Funded qualification - SVQ Social Services and Healthcare
- Your Career Pathway, we promote from within
- Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%
- Wide range of family friendly policies
Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle?
NoDoes the post include personal care?
YesDoes the post include cooking and housekeeping skills?
YesWill the service users be involved in this process?
NoContact name & details
If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100.