Support Practitioner - Dundee, United Kingdom - Sense Scotland

Sense Scotland

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Dundee, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

**If you are someone who cares and can connect and communicate with people in a positive effect way our Dundee Day Support Services could be the perfect work environment for you

About the service

Dundee Support Services is registered under one branch within the Care Inspectorate covering more than one location - registered under Support Service without Care at Home. Dundee Support Services operates from 8am until 10pm over 7 days.

The Hillview base offers a more therapeutic type of support using a base where there are activity spaces available to support on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis.

Community Links is a drop-in space offering a place to rest, eat or be supported with personal care.

About you

As a Support Practitioner you will be supporting people who have a range of different needs some more complex than others and providing support using a person-centred approach.

You will be someone who can use the best of your personality to build positive relationships, build rapport, get involved with activities so that the people we support get the opportunity to explore the things they love to do while promoting healthy living and wellbeing.

You will be someone who is comfortable with providing personal care, risk assessing all the while ensuring the person you are supporting is kept safe and secure.

This role could be for your if:

You are a Driver (essential)
You have a great work ethic
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

What you will get in return

Ongoing support and training
Opportunity to work for a wellrespected charity who have strong core values
Be part of a team of dedicated social care professionals
Generous annual leave entitlement 36 days annual leave (including public holidays)
Cycle to work scheme
Pension scheme
Training and Development we support social care qualifications via out onsite SVQ centre
Life Assurance
Perkbox scheme/staff discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Employee Awards Event
Blue Light Card Membership receive many discounts when you join

- £500 retention bonus once completed probationary period