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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***: We are currently recruiting for
part time Support Practitioner offering 30 hours per week, permanent contract to join our
TouchBase Lanarkshire team who support people with complex support needs.

You will be working in a vibrant environment with onsite managers as well as support from colleagues, who all have the same aim to deliver the best quality care.

This is a highly satisfying and challenging career for individuals who are enthusiastic, motivated, have a positive view of people with disabilities and even though you might not have experience within a social care setting, if you are willing to learn we can support you every step of the way.

We provide services 7 days a week, however our core working hours at present are Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 5.30pm, however on occasion support people out with these times, therefore will be required to work a Saturday/Sunday on a rota basis when required.

Some of the people we support are non verbal and use other ways to communicate other than speech, instead express themselves through their individual behaviours, therefore having strong communication skills to be able to connect with the people we support is key.

This role could be for you if you:

Believe passionately in the rights of people with disabilities to live valued lives
Have excellent communication skills
Have a strong work ethic and are a team player
Can make things great. You know how to improve service quality for the benefit of users.
Are professional. You can deal with complex and sensitive information in a confidential manner
Are comfortable and confident in using a computer and are IT literate
Have a good knowledge of services Sense Scotland provide
Have an understanding of Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) and care standards within Scotland

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