Support Practitioner - Driver Only

An exciting opportunity has arisen, for you to join a small dedicated staff team that supports a young woman to fulfil her potential in her home in Blairgowrie., · Social Support- Assisting individuals to engage with their communities by planning and attending outings to various leisure activities such as day centres, cinema, swimming etc.

· Medical Support- Administering and monitoring medication.

· Personal Care- Assisting people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care which would include assistance with bathing, dressing, arranging visits with the dentist/doctor, incontinence care.

· Practical Support- Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.

No previous experience in care is required, as we provide full in-house training to all new staff members.
You will need to be active as she loves long walks, dancing, music, trampolining and swimming, as well as indoor activities such as arts and crafts and doing jigsaws. At times, you may need to manage challenging behaviour but despite this there is lots of fun and interaction. This is a chance to develop your own skills and be part of a lively, warm and talented young woman's life.
We are able to offer Full time (driver only), Part time, and Bank hours.

UK Driving license is required for this role due to the location of the service.

· Generous annual leave.

· TRFS rewards scheme (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 colleague.

· Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment.

· Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.

· HSF Health Care plan.

· Counselling & Life Works service.

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 3 months of their start date.