Support Practitioner

Turning Point Scotland; Carluke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Carluke is looking for a Support Practitioner to help individuals with diverse support needs. In this full-time role, you will offer practical and emotional support, engaging with service users to foster their personal outcomes. Strong IT skills and a UK Driving Licence are beneficial. The position offers a salary of £24,242 - £25,264 on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including holidays and retirement contributions.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Learning and development courses

Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare

Pension Scheme with employer contribution 4%

Wide range of family-friendly policies

Psychological counselling on a rota basis

Qualifications

• Ability to provide practical and emotional support to individuals.
• Experience in working with diverse support needs.
• Skills in person-centred approaches and inclusive engagement.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals to achieve personal outcomes in daily life.
• Engage with service users at varying levels of contact.
• Record and report activities accurately.

Skills

IT skills

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

South Lanarkshire Alcohol & Other Drugs Reachout Service – Type of service: Drugs and Alcohol Service – Job Type: Support Practitioner – Hours: Full time (37.00 hours) – Salary: £24,242 - £25,264 (pro rata) – Contract: Fixed Term - 6 months Maternity Cover – Based: Carluke

Responsibilities

• As a Support Practitioner, work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve personal outcomes in daily life (e.g., keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing).
• Work with individuals on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others as part of a team; ensure services are person-centred and involve families, friends, health and social care professionals, advocacy services and staff members where appropriate.
• Engage with service users who fall into three groups: those who do not engage at any level, those who sporadically engage, and those who partially engage focusing on medical treatment.
• Operate flexibly and creatively across South Lanarkshire, in partnership with CAReS teams and The Beacons, 7 days a week including evenings and public holidays.
• Utilise harm reduction approaches and safety as a priority, involve families and communities to reduce stigma and improve engagement and retention in the service pathway.
• Record and report as required, liaise with partner agencies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• IT skills are required for all vacancies.
• Potential candidates may need to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date where applicable.
• UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (as applicable).
• We value lived experience; read more about our views.

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction
• Learning and development courses
• eLearning courses
• Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare
• Your Career Pathway; internal promotion opportunities
• Pension Scheme with employer contribution 4%
• Wide range of family-friendly policies
• Holiday entitlement including public holidays
• Psychological counselling on a rota basis
• HSF Opti-care Health Benefit

How to apply / Contact

If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100.