Support Practitioner

Support PractitionerLocations ElginService Name Elgin ServiceType of service Learning DisabilitiesJob Type Support PractitionerHours of work Full Time and/or Part TimeSalary £12.19 - £12.74 per hour, rising to £12.43 in your first year of serviceJob Description Post: Support Practitioner Service: Greyfriars Close, ElginBased: ElginHours: Full & Part-Time AvailableSalary: £12.19 - £12.74 per hour, rising to £12.43 in your first year of serviceAnnual: £23,450 - £24,514 (pro-rata)Contract PermanentUse your skills in a career that caresAt Turning Point Scotland, we have opportunities for Support Practitioners to help make a positive impact for people, encouraging them to fulfil their lives with exciting and fun activities, pursue their hobbies and passions & creating memorable experiences.Embark on an emotionally rewarding journey and apply today!About the roleThis is an exciting opportunity for a Support Practitioner, unlike other support roles, with Turning Point Scotland, no two days are the same!Our Support Practitioner role will include:Helping to provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team. Supporting individuals within the community and engaging with their hobbies and interests & empowering individuals to develop skills and independence, promoting their overall growth.Attending various community groups and accompanying our service users to attend activities they are passionate about, from taking a trip to the cinema, enjoying a morning swim or attending local groups or community projects, accompany on holidays and trips away with the individuals we support.Assist with personal care, ensuring their comfort and wellbeing.Celebrate achievements and milestones, both big and small, to create a rewarding and positive environment.About YouYou will have a genuine commitment to use your skills to support people to live their best lives. You will be supported by an incredibly approachable management team, allowing you to expand on your existing knowledge whilst developing new skills. You will have flexibility to work on a rota.No previous working experience is needed; full training will be provided to you. We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! About Us - Elgin ServiceOur Greyfriars Close service provides support for adults with learning disabilities in Elgin.Each tenant at Greyfriars Close has their own flat with access to a communal area. We aim to support tenants to reach their goals and aspirations by providing person centred approaches to our work.We also have an Outreach Service providing support for adults with learning disabilities. Our Outreach Service presently provide support to people in different areas of Elgin who have their own tenancies. We aim to support them in all aspects of their day to day living and to promote their independence and wellbeing.The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.Where there is a requirement for sleepover shifts, you will receive, on top of your hourly rate, an additional £96.00 for every sleepover shift you work!Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.We value lived experience, please to read more about our views.Job Description Person Specification Benefits package Turning Point Scotland have Platinum accreditation in Investors in People. Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People's lives and achieve your own personal fulfilment. Comprehensive Induction123 Learning and development courses 29 eLearning coursesFunded qualification - SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work based assessmentYour Career Pathway, we promote from within and advertise internally all jobs Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%Wide range of family friendly policies 35 holiday/public holidays days' per year.Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle? NoDoes the post include personal care? YesDoes the post include cooking and housekeeping skills? YesWill the service users be involved in this process? NoContact name & details If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100.