Support Practitioner

About us

Looking for a rewarding career in Social Care?

At Sense Scotland, we take immense pride in our work and are currently seeking new talent to join us in supporting individuals with their everyday lives. Our vision is to help those we support lead fulfilling and happy lives, enabling them to achieve their own ambitions. We prioritise strong values, fostering warm relationships, and creating positive experiences. We value input from all staff members, ensuring meaningful outcomes through the commitment to our core values.

Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland.

About theservice

We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Practitioner to work in an engaging and dynamic work environment in Glasgow, working between our Supported Living Service in Craigton and our Outreach service in the Westend of Glasgow.

The role will provide support for one individual with complex needs, who resides in their own home in the Southside/Craigton area, and one individual with complex needs, living in the family home in the West end. The role will involve enabling both Individuals to access community activities, promote independence and well-being, in addition to attending to their daily personal needs and daily routine.

The young lady we support in the West End has a varied weekly activity programme which includes swimming, hitting the gym, dining out, dance class and is working on developing her independent living skills.

The young lady we support in our 24 hour Supported Living service in Craigton loves going out and about in the local community, dining out, going to parks, shopping and has a passion for Lego. She also loves going on holiday and has her own caravan.

At the core of our approach is effective communication rooted in values, tailoring our support to meet the unique needs of the people we support.

In this role your primary focus will be on establishing trustful relationships and providing meaningful outcomes for the individuals supported., serving as a solid foundation for helping with practical tasks. This involves:

• Support individuals in their own homes with personal care, housework, administering medication, meal preparation, supporting with finances companionship etc
• Liaise with families and other professionals in order to provide the best quality care
• Promote independence and individuality according to each clients Support Plan
• Record daily tasks and maintaining accurate up to date records

Work as part of a team, effectively communicating with staff team, families and people supported

You are required to work across seven days, which will include shift and weekend work. A flexible and committed approach to ensure consistency and stability for the people we support is essential for both services.

About you

At Sense Scotland what is important is that all our staff have a genuine passion to make a difference in the life of someone with additional support needs.

What you will need to succeed

Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential qualities
Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative
Strong work ethic and organised to support routines
Able to prioritise and manage workloads
Eager to develop
A genuine passion for caring for others
Patience and understanding

If you value the power of a smile and want to make a positive impact by helping those, we support engage in activities they love, this role is for you. Whether you have experience in health and social care and seek a better work-life balance or are considering a career change to start in social care, we want to hear from you!

Working for us

We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment, some of these include:

Retention payment of £500 we reward our people
100s of discount options to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!
Earn £250 by referring a friend
Training and development opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge via our e-learning packages and so much more
Generous annual leave entitlement 24 days annual leave plus 12 Public Holidays which increases with length of service
Pension scheme to help you save for the future
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life
Cycle to Work scheme and HSF Health Plan, your health and wellbeing is important to us.

Our full list of benefits can be foundhere.

Please note that Terms and Conditions and/or qualifying criteria apply to the benefits listed above.

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Location: Glasgow, GB

Posted Date: 12/25/2024