Support Practitioner – Full Time or Part Time
Organisation: Turning Point Scotland
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Permanent / Temporary: Permanent
If you live your best life, support someone to live theirs!
At Turning Point Scotland, we have opportunities for Support Practitioners to help make a positive impact for people, encouraging them to fulfill their lives with exciting and fun activities, pursue their hobbies and passions, and create memorable experiences.
Embark on an emotionally rewarding journey and apply today!
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Support Practitioner. With Turning Point Scotland, no two days are the same!
You will provide individualised support to each person, engaging them with hobbies and interests to empower individuals to develop skills and independence.
About You
You will have a genuine commitment to use your skills to support people to live their best lives. You will have flexibility to work on a rota.
You will be supported by an incredibly approachable management team, allowing you to expand on your existing knowledge while developing new skills.
About Us – Dumfries and Lockerbie
We are a residential service supporting people with mental health issues, physical health, and learning disabilities. As a team, we provide 24/7 support to help individuals live their best lives.
Where there is a requirement for sleepover shifts, you will receive, on top of your £12.19 per hour, an additional £96 for every sleepover shift you work!
Your Responsibilities
1. Help to provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others as part of a team.
2. Support individuals within the community and engage with their hobbies and interests, empowering them to develop skills and independence, promoting their overall growth.
3. Attend various community groups and accompany our service users to activities they are passionate about, such as trips to the cinema, morning swims, or local groups.
4. Assist with personal care, ensuring comfort and wellbeing.
5. Celebrate achievements and milestones, both big and small, to create a rewarding and positive environment.
If you are dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults, we would love to hear from you.
Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching within the pay points of the role.
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 the start date.
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