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 Practitioners to help make a positive impact for people, encouraging them to fulfil their lives with exciting and fun activities, pursue their hobbies and passions, and create memorable experiences. About the role This is an exciting opportunity for a Support Practitioner; with Turning Point Scotland, no two days are the same! You will provide individualised support to each person and engage 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 supporting people with mental health issues, physical health, and learning disabilities. As a team, we provide 24/7 support to help individuals 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 activities they are passionate about, from taking a trip to the cinema, enjoying a morning swim, or attending local groups or community projects, and accompanying them on holidays and trips away. Assisting with personal care, ensuring their comfort and wellbeing. Celebrating 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. Additional Information: 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 the start date. We value lived experience; please click here to read more about our views. Turning Point Scotland has
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 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?
No 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?
No 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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