Support Practitioner (Female only- Must drive with access to own vehicle)
Start a career that makes a difference, packed full of job satisfaction! If you share our values and live in or around Bellshill, then we want to hear from you!
Our fabulous Bellshill team is on the lookout for compassionate and creative individuals with a positive attitude to join them as Support Practitioners.
You don't need experience in care to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferable skills. We’ll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Support Practitioner, including a fully funded SVQ.
The Role
Due to the nature of the role, we can only accept female applicants who drive with access to their own vehicle.
As a Support Practitioner, you will assist individuals living in their own homes with disabilities and/or additional support needs in all aspects of their daily lives, including support with medication and finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking, and personal care.
The people we support have a variety of different hobbies, and we’ll be looking to you to take an active interest in them, from going out for a tasty bite or catching the latest movie to a gym session or group activity.
To be part of our team, we’ll need you to:
* Have an empathetic and caring nature.
* Good observation skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Confidence in using computers.
* Be able to work well in a team environment and on your own.
* Good organisational skills.
Benefits:
* Generous annual leave.
* TRFS rewards scheme (includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers).
* Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
* Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care.
* Refer a Friend scheme- £150 reward for successfully referring a colleague.
* Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback.
* Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
* Counselling & Life Works service.
We’re looking to fill this post as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if suitable candidates are found before the advert closes. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application early.
Closing Date: 29th November 2024 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)
If you are applying via a job board, please be aware that you must submit an application via our website; otherwise, we will be unable to contact you!
All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer, which is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG. Having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector. All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status, or sexual orientation. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams.
We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.
Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.
3 Buchanan Gate
Buchanan Gate Business Park
Cumbernauld Road
Stepps
North Lanarkshire
G33 6FB
0845 013 6300
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