Support Practitioner

Are you passionate about supporting people and looking to apply this in a role where you can truly make a difference? If so then we have a great role as a Support Practitioner within our 24 housing support services in Bridge of Earn, Perth!

We are currently recruiting Support Practitioner's within our 24 housing support services in Bridge of Earn, Perth. This is a new service supporting an individual who has additional complex support needs with a view to helping them live an independent fulfilling life while supporting them to achieve their goals. We are offering full or part time, permanent contracts as well as a wide range of staff benefits where you can be rewarded for the great work you deliver. No previous experience in social care is required as full training and support will be provided. It is essential you are able to work flexible hours to cover various shifts to support the needs of the person being supported.

What your day will look like:

You will be working 1;2;1 with an adult supporting them with day to day living and helping them achieve their ambitions and goals. No two days are same and your role will include helping support someone with cooking, cleaning, attending appointments, managing finances and getting involved with hobbies and interests the person may have, such as; bowling, swimming, walking, shopping and arts and crafts. There will be personal care involved and guidance/training will be provided.

This role would be great for you if you are:

• An excellent communicator and willing to learn
• Passionate about helping others and making a difference to someone's life
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Willing support others and help them achieve their goals and ambitions
• Happy to support personal care
• Flexible to work over 7 days
• Can work independently
• Enjoy being involved in community-based activities and outdoors
• An excellent time keeper

What you will get in return

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 36 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Training and Development - we support social care qualifications via out onsite SVQ centre
• Life Assurance Benefit
• Perkbox scheme/staff discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Event
• Blue Light Card Membership – receive many discounts when you join
• £500 retention bonus once completed probationary period
• Staff referral incentive - £500 for every successful candidate you refer T&C’s apply
• Health and wellbeing support
• Access to ABC platform (Anti-Burnout Club)
• HSF (Hospital Saturday Fund)
• Opportunity to take part in our Fundraising events
• Monthly staff award £voucher draw
• Registered with Concert for Carers

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-37 per week

Salary: £10.90 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends only

Physical setting:

• Extra care housing

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bridge of Earn: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BOE