Female Support Practitioner - Glasgow, United Kingdom - sense scotland

sense scotland

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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About Us:

Are you a patient and caring individual looking a new career in Social Care? Maybe you have worked as a Care Assistant before and are looking for a change, or perhaps you have always wanted to make a difference in people lives.

We are extremely proud of the work we do and are currently seeking new talent. We invite you to join our team

At Sense Scotland, we make a real difference in supporting people with their everyday lives.

Our vision is for the people we support to live fulfilling and happy lives and to achieve their own ambitions, and we place importance on strong values and on developing warm, positive relationships.

We value input from every staff member to ensure that meaningful outcomes are established with those we support, and we do this by committing to our core values in practice.

About the role:

Strathbungo is a versatile and exciting place to work where no two days are the same.

Value based communication is at the heart of everything we do and we tailor our support to meet the needs of the six individuals who live in their own homes.

As part of our team, you will provide one to one support to adults with various complex needs and who do not always communicate through speech.

It is crucial to build relationships through trust. This is not without its challenges but it's safe to say that the role is hugely rewarding.

We are looking to recruit Support Practitioners on a
Part Time (21 hours) and
Full Time (35 hours) basis. The shifts comprise a mix of early shifts , late shifts and a quota of sleep over duties.

About you:

We are looking for individuals who are sensitive to people's needs and proactive in supporting people to lead active lives.

You will have a good understanding of the need to support people to stay healthy and safe, while being comfortable at managing risk accordingly.

You will use the best of your personality and skills every day.

From supporting people to enjoy their favourite activities to enabling people to live independently, you will make a real difference.

This role could be for your if:

You have a great work ethic and can work using your own initiative
You are enthusiastic about helping people we support achieve their goals in life
You have excellent communication skills
You are professional and can deal with queries in a diplomatic and confidential manner
You are patient and understanding
You are eager to learn and develop your skills in any training provided
You have a good knowledge of services Sense Scotland provide
Driver (Desirable)

Working for us:

We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment with the following benefits:

We have immediate opportunities available
Flexible working arrangements and familyfriendly policies
Generous annual leave entitlement 36 days annual leave (including public holidays)

- £500 retention bonus after 6 months