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SalaryTRFS is committed to paying 40 pence per hour above the Scottish Government’s Living Wage declared 2024/25 rate for Social Care. This means from April 2024 we intend to pay £12.40ph (£0.40ph above the Scottish Government’s committed rate).
We’re hiring in Clydebank!! If you’re looking for job satisfaction and share our values, then we want to hear from you!
Our fabulous Team at our Clydebank Service is on the lookout for active and understanding *female colleagues with a creative nature to join them as a Support Practitioner. We have two 39-hour contract available.
You don’t need previous experience in care to join our team as we recruit on values and transferable skills. We provide full training along with the opportunity for you to complete your SVQ.
The Role
You’ll be joining a dynamic and lively team who provide support to 60 individuals that live in their own homes across Clydebank.
The people we support are all very different with their hobbies and likes, from attending clubs to going out for lunch with friends, quiet moments in the library and trips away, every day is different. With your support you’ll reduce social isolation, enable individuals maintain their independence and grow in confidence.
The people we support have a range of different needs including Mental Health, Autism, learning disabilities, Acquired Brain Injuries and behaviours of concern. As a Support Practitioner you will assist with all aspects of daily living including meal preparation, medication, going to appointments and activities, managing personal finances, support with moving and handling and personal care. As well as helping the people we support in their own homes, you’ll also provide emotional support and assist them to maintain relationships with family and friends.
Some individuals have their own mobility cars and love going for a drive. It would be great if you have a full UK, manual driving licence but this isn’t mandatory to join our team!
To be an amazing Support Practitioner, we’ll need you to:
- Have an empathetic and caring nature.
- 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.
Shift Patterns
Our dedicated team provide support 7 days a week between 9am – 5pm, however there may be time where you may need to start earlier or finish later due to the needs of the people we support. During your shift you may be providing support between 3 to 6 individuals who all live close by but travel between supports is factored into your shift time.
Benefits:
- TRFS rewards scheme (which 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 friend, family member or colleague.
- Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
- HSF Health Care plan.
- 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, pop your application in early.
For this position *female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010.
If you are applying via a job board then 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- this 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 6 months of their start date.
Closing Date: 19.04.24 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)
