Support Practitioner - Hamilton, United Kingdom - Sense Scotland

Sense Scotland

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Hamilton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Are you caring, enthusiastic, reliable and looking for a new opportunity in Motherwell? If so, we have a great opportunity within Sense Scotland Supported Living
:

About the service:

We have been supporting individuals to live in their own home and in the way that they choose to live their life with a dedicated team of staff for many years.

We currently support individuals throughout
North and South Lanarkshire in Airdrie, Blantyre, Rutherglen, Hamilton and Motherwell.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an established team, improving the lives of an individual and supporting and challenging each other to provide the best possible service.

About the role:

We support 2 individuals who live in their own home in the
Motherwell area.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of improving the lives of both individuals and being part of an established team who support and challenge each other to provide the best possible service.

We have opportunities for
part time (20 hours) and
full time ( 37 hours) Support Practitioners.

Please note it is
essential that you must be a driver to be considered for this role.

You will be part of a team offering
24 hour support to each individual who are encouraged to live lives independent from each other where possible but share support when this meets both their needs.

We are looking to recruit a dedicated support practitioner who will work early, mid and backshifts as required.

We are looking for a motivated and confident individual who will work in a person centred way to ensure consistent support for each individual.

The individuals we support do not communicate through speech so you will be required to work hard to develop and understand how each person communicates and respect their need for routine which is essential.

At times people may communicate in ways which can be perceived as challenging.

You will receive full training in understanding behaviour and a full support plan will be in place for you to follow.

Individuals have a shared vehicle which you will be required to drive on their behalf so a driving licence is essential.

Personal care and administration of medication is also part of the role. Each individual has their own unique interests which include football, music, walking, socialising with friends and more.

We will require you to support individuals in their chosen activities and help them develop new activities and relationships where possible.

This role would be great for you if you:

An excellent communicator and willing to learn
Passionate about helping others and making a difference to someone's life
Reliable and trustworthy
Willing support others and help them achieve their goals and ambitions
Happy to support personal care
Can work independently
Enjoy being involved in communitybased activities and outdoors
An excellent time keeper
Hold a full UK driving licence

Sound like you?:

Sense Scotland has an extensive package of staff training and terms and conditions for staff to support them in their role.

There will be a supervisor on site in the service and you will receive supervision in your role and access to peer support through team meetings.

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: - **- Annual Staff and Volunteer Awards

Blue Light Card Membership
Cyclescheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible working arrangements and familyfriendly policies
Generous annual leave entitlement (prorata) 36 days (including public holidays)
Health and wellbeing support
HSF health plan and HSF Perkbox
Incentive to stay payment once completed probationary period
Life Assurance benefit
Monthly staff award £voucher draw
Pension scheme
Referral incentive
Scottish Living Wage employer
Training and Development we support social care qualifications via our onsite SVQ centre