Support Practitioner – Person-Centered Care & Growth

Job Description

Post:

Support Practitioner – Male Only – Full Manual UK Drivers Licence

Service:

South Ayrshire

Based:

South Ayrshire

Hours:

Full Time & Part Time Available

Contract:

Permanent

Note:

(This post is only open to male applicants under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010)

Introduction:

Do you want to work for an organisation where the values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity are essential to everything we do? Turning Point Scotland is a national social care charity delivering services to people with Learning Disabilities, on the Autistic Spectrum and with Mental Health needs in South Ayrshire since 2004. We are currently recruiting team members for young people transitioning into their first homes – a chance to make a real difference at a pivotal, exciting time!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting day to day life in a person centred, respectful way.
• Helping plan activities – no two days are the same.
• Being a good listener, a great companion and an encouraging presence.
• Promoting independence while being there when it matters most.
• Working flexible shifts – including sleepovers.

Sleepover shifts are paid at £107.60.

What We’re Looking For:

• Energy, positivity and readiness for a new challenge.
• Reliability and open mindedness – experience is great but attitude is everything.
• Someone who “gets it” – this is about relationships, not routines.

In Return, You’ll Get:

• A role that is rewarding, meaningful and never boring.
• Full comprehensive training and ongoing support – we will help you be your best.
• The chance to work in a person centred environment where your personality can shine through.
• A warm, welcoming team that celebrates every success – big or small.
• The opportunity to gain a funded, relevant qualification.

We value lived experience. Please read more about our views.

We welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the United Kingdom; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Turning Point Scotland offers salary matching within the pay points of the role.

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.

Turning Point Scotland has Platinum accreditation in Investors in People. Our staff are our most important asset, so 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 lives and achieves your own personal fulfilment.

Additional Information:

• 123 learning and development courses
• 29 e learning courses
• Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work based assessment
• Your career pathway – we promote from within and advertise internally all jobs
• Pension scheme – employer contribution 4%
• Wide range of family friendly policies
• 35 holiday/public holidays per year

Full Manual UK Drivers Licence required. Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle? Yes.

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 .