Support Practitioner

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

Job summary

A community support organization is looking for a Support Practitioner in Glasgow to provide individualized support to adults with complex mental health needs. You will deliver practical and emotional assistance, engage with families and professionals, and participate in on-call duties. Full training is provided, and qualifications are not required. Ideal candidates will value respect, compassion, and inclusivity. Flexible full-time and part-time hours are available, along with a pension scheme and generous holiday benefits.

Benefits

SVQ Social Services and Healthcare qualification (funded)

Career pathway with internal promotion

Employer pension contribution 4%

35 days holiday plus public holidays per year

Qualifications

• No previous work experience required; full training will be provided.
• Willingness to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.
• Personal care, cooking and housekeeping skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs.
• Deliver practical and emotional support to help clients achieve personal outcomes.
• Work with the team to tailor support to each person’s wishes.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and provide sleep-overs when required.
• Engage with families and professionals to ensure person-centred service.

Skills

Respect

Compassion

Inclusion

Integrity

IT skills

Education

SVQ Social Services and Healthcare qualification

Job description

Support Practitioner

Service: Turning Point Scotland’s Glasgow Mental Health & Huntington’s Service

Location: Glasgow

Hours: Full Time & Part Time available

Salary: £24,242 – £25,264 (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunity to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.

Turning Point Scotland’s Glasgow Mental Health & Huntington’s Service provides support to individuals diagnosed with complex and enduring mental health conditions and who have Huntington's disease to have as fulfilling a life as possible. We are committed to a trauma‑informed approach, supporting individuals to find their own strengths and build confidence.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either 1:1 or as part of a team.
• Deliver practical and emotional support to help clients achieve personal outcomes in areas such as safety, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships and emotional wellbeing.
• Work with the team to tailor support to each person’s wishes and personalised support package.
• Participate in the on‑call rotation and provide sleep‑overs when required, and be prepared to work evenings and weekends if needed.
• Engage with families, friends, health and social work professionals, advocacy services and staff members to ensure person‑centred service.
• Use IT skills in all aspects of work.

Qualifications and Experience:

• No previous work experience required; full training will be provided.
• Strong values of respect, compassion, inclusion, and integrity.
• Willingness to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date, where applicable.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.
• Personal care, cooking and housekeeping skills are required.
• Service users will be involved in the support planning process.

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Benefits:

• SVQ Social Services and Healthcare qualification (funded).
• 123 learning and 29 eLearning courses.
• Career pathway with internal promotion.
• Pension scheme – employer contribution 4%.
• Family‑friendly policies.
• 35 days holiday plus public holidays per year.

To apply, please contact our Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100 or apply through our site.