Nightshift Support Practitioner

Turning Point Scotland; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive community service provider in Lockerbie seeks a dedicated Support Practitioner for night shifts. You will provide personalized assistance to adults with diverse needs, fostering a positive environment through engaging activities and personal care. The role offers competitive pay, including an additional £100.80 per sleepover shift. Ideal candidates will have a compassionate commitment to support and flexibility in their work schedule. Extensive training and career development opportunities are available.

Benefits

35 holiday/public holidays days per year

123 learning and development courses

Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare

Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Career development pathway

Qualifications

• A genuine commitment to supporting people live fulfilling lives.
• Flexibility to work on a rota.
• Experience in personal care and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to adults with various needs.
• Engage with individuals in their hobbies and activities.
• Assist with personal care and celebrate achievements.

Skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Communication

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Post: Support Practitioner - Nightshift only

Hours: Full Time & Part Time

Contract: Permanent

If you live your best life, support someone to live theirs!

At Turning Point Scotland, we have opportunities for Support Practitioner and 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 role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Support Practitioner, unlike other support roles, with Turning Point Scotland, no two days are the same!

You will provide individualised support to each person and 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 whilst developing new skills.

We are a residential service and support people with mental health issues, physical health & learning disabilities. As a team we provide 24/7 support to live their best lives by:-

Where there is a requirement for sleepover shifts, you will receive, on top of your £12.60 ph, an additional £100.80 for every sleepover shift you work!

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.

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 start date.

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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.

• 35 holiday/public holidays days’ year
• 123 learning and development courses
• Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare
• Your Career Pathway, we promote from within
• Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%
• Wide range of family friendly policies

Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle? No

Does the post include personal care? Yes

Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills? Yes

Will the service users be involved in this process? No

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