Support Practitioner - Bishopbriggs, United Kingdom - Sense Scotland

Sense Scotland

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Bishopbriggs, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you looking for a role Monday - Friday and support people with complex needs? Are you keen to be involved in a variety of fun activities where the people we support can shine? If so then this if the perfect role for you

Sense Scotland are currently seeking a Part Time and Full Time Support Practitioners to work in our Visually Impairment and Learning Disability Services (VILD) within Day Support Services in East Dunbartonshire.

The working days for this role are Monday - Friday.

Supporting someone with a learning disability and sight loss requires specialist skills, however we will support and train you to ensure you have the skills to support effectively.

Our training will help you understand the impact sight loss has on daily life and provide you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to meet the needs of the people we support.

About TouchBases

Our TouchBases provide specialised services and support in a welcoming, safe and accessible environment, for disabled children, young people and adults.

It can be used as a drop-in service, a base for access to the wider community and a place for people to pursue their own interests.

Support is tailored to meet people's needs through discussions with the person, families and carers. We also provide support with health care needs and personal care.

Some of the support we offer includes:

Learning new skills
Taking part in activities you enjoy
Meeting new friends

Support to access various colleges

Completion of ASDAN qualification
Drama and performance groups
Visual Art
Music
Rebound therapy
Learning about food and baking
Social and friendship groups
Gardening
Photography
Walking groups
Sensory story telling
Relaxation
Developing computer skills

All recreational and social activities are available in group or one to one sessions, for both an ongoing and time limited basis.

This role would be great for someone who has:

Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are also essential qualities.
Able to communicate effectively and use your own initiative
Strong work ethic and organised to support routine's
Able to prioritise and manage workloads
Eager to develop
A genuine passion caring for others
Driving licence preferred
Patient and understanding

Our Values

Be open and honest
Recognise individual worth
Build relationships through trust
Act on the basis of individuals aspirations and needs
Be accountable

What you will need to succeed

Good teamworking skills and a positive attitude are essential qualities
Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative
Strong work ethic and organised to support routines
Able to prioritise and manage workloads
Eager to develop
A genuine passion for caring for others
Patience and understanding

We offer a wide range of staff benefits; these include:

Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies
Generous annual leave entitlement (prorata) 36 days (including public holidays)
Pension scheme
Training and Development we support social care qualifications via our onsite SVQ centre
Life insurance benefit
Perkbox scheme/staff discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Employee Awards Event
Blue Light Card Membership

- £500 retention bonus once completed probationary period