Job Description
As a Support Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to make a positive difference in someone's life. You will be working with people who need support and assistance in their daily lives.
This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting others and making a positive impact in their community.
You will be responsible for providing social support, medical support, personal care, and practical support to our service users. This includes assisting them with daily tasks, administering medication, and promoting their personal care.
* Social Support: Assisting individuals to engage with their communities by planning and attending outings to various clubs and leisure activities such as day centres, bowling, cinema, swimming etc.
* Medical Support: Administering and monitoring medication.
* Personal Care: Assist people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care which would include assistance with showering/bathing, dressing, arranging visits with professionals such as dentists, doctors or opticians, assisting with incontinence care.
* Practical Support: Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should also be flexible, patient, and understanding. In addition, you will need to be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
As a Support Practitioner, you will enjoy a range of benefits including generous annual leave, a TRFS Rewards Scheme offering cash-back and discounts at high street and online retailers, a Refer a Friend scheme offering £150 reward for successfully referring a friend, family member or colleague, career development opportunities, paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance, Employee Forum for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback, Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union, HSF Health Care plan & counselling support, Counselling & Life Works service.
Others
All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer subject to 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.