£12.19 - £12.74 per hour, rising to £12.43 in your first year of service
Post: Support Practitioner
Service: Perth & Kinross Service
Based: Perth & Kinross
Hours: Full & Part-Time Available
Salary: £12.19 - £12.74 per hour, rising to £12.43 in your first year of service
Annual: £23,450 - £24,514
Contract: Permanent
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Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care, and inclusiveness are important parts of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you. Our Turning Point Scotland Services in
Perth & Kinross
are looking for people like you to help 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. We deliver services for people who have varying support needs including learning disabilities, autism, Mental Health and/or complex needs which may display challenging behaviours. Many of the individuals we support may also have some forensic histories. We provide support through our Outreach Project to vulnerable adults within the Perth & Kinross area and support adults who live in 24/7 supported accommodation projects within this area. We work in a person-centred way, tailoring support to meet the needs of the people we support, maximising choice and autonomy while assessing and managing risk in conjunction with the Tayside Risk Management Group. We also run our garden project (Rosie’s Garden) at the Perth Harbour-side, offering the chance for people to develop skills for future employment, gain confidence, and work with others in a positive and supportive environment. Being a driver would be beneficial but is not essential for the role. The support we provide is always person-centred, involving people who know the person well, including family and friends, other health and social work professionals, advocacy services, and our own staff members. No previous working experience is needed; full training will be provided. We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion, and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application. As a Support Practitioner, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives, such as keeping safe, engaging in meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, and emotional health and wellbeing. 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 their 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 also makes a real difference to thousands of people’s lives and helps you achieve your own personal fulfilment. 123 Learning and development courses 29 eLearning courses Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work-based assessment Your Career Pathway: we promote from within and advertise internally for all jobs Pension Scheme: employer contribution 4% Wide range of family-friendly policies 35 holiday/public holidays days per year 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? Yes 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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Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care, and inclusiveness are important parts of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you. Our Turning Point Scotland Services in
Perth & Kinross
are looking for people like you to help 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. We deliver services for people who have varying support needs including learning disabilities, autism, Mental Health and/or complex needs which may display challenging behaviours. Many of the individuals we support may also have some forensic histories. We provide support through our Outreach Project to vulnerable adults within the Perth & Kinross area and support adults who live in 24/7 supported accommodation projects within this area. We work in a person-centred way, tailoring support to meet the needs of the people we support, maximising choice and autonomy while assessing and managing risk in conjunction with the Tayside Risk Management Group. We also run our garden project (Rosie’s Garden) at the Perth Harbour-side, offering the chance for people to develop skills for future employment, gain confidence, and work with others in a positive and supportive environment. Being a driver would be beneficial but is not essential for the role. The support we provide is always person-centred, involving people who know the person well, including family and friends, other health and social work professionals, advocacy services, and our own staff members. No previous working experience is needed; full training will be provided. We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion, and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application. As a Support Practitioner, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives, such as keeping safe, engaging in meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, and emotional health and wellbeing. 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 their 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 also makes a real difference to thousands of people’s lives and helps you achieve your own personal fulfilment. 123 Learning and development courses 29 eLearning courses Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work-based assessment Your Career Pathway: we promote from within and advertise internally for all jobs Pension Scheme: employer contribution 4% Wide range of family-friendly policies 35 holiday/public holidays days per year 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? Yes 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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