Support Practitioner Helensburgh, Scotland
Job description
About Us
Are you someone who is looking for a career change or believe you have what it takes to make a difference to a child or young persons life? Are you looking to work for organisation who is passionate about providing the best possible support in order to help children and young people live their lives to the fullest?
At Ardlui we play an important part in supporting children and young people achieve their ambitions and support individual goals while they are in respite. If you have aligned values, are dedicated and genuinely care about caring for others, we would love to hear from you!
About the role
We are looking for both Full Time (37hrs) and Part Time (24hrs) Support practitioners to join us at our Ardlui Service, based in Helensburgh. Ardlui House is a fun and friendly place for children and young people to have fun, relax, grow and learn. No two days are ever the same and we keep the service alive by using our creativity, enthusiasm and energy to ensure everyone who attends is able to express themselves, engage in activities and have access to local amenities. We pride ourselves on maintaining a safe and secure environment, a place where people want to visit time and time again and where children young people with complex support needs can thrive. The people we support have complex needs such as Autism, Learning Difficulties, challenging behaviour, epilepsy and communication/sensory needs.
Shifts are typically 12.2 hours or 6.20 hours including days nightshifts and as service needs direct.
About you
We are looking for individuals who are sensitive to people’s needs and proactive in supporting people to lead active lives. You will have a good understanding of the need to support people to stay healthy and safe, while being comfortable at managing risk accordingly.
You will use the best of your personality and skills every day. From supporting people to enjoy their favourite activities to enabling people to live independently, you will make a real difference.
This role could be for your if:
- You have a great work ethic and can work using your own initiative
- You are enthusiastic about helping people we support achieve their goals in life
- You have excellent communication skills
- You are professional and can deal with queries in a diplomatic and confidential manner
- You are patient and understanding
- You are eager to learn and develop your skills in any training provided
- You have a good knowledge of services Sense Scotland provide
- Driver (Desirable)
Working for us
We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment with the following benefits:-
- We have immediate opportunities available
- Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies
- Generous annual leave entitlement – 36 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- £500 retention bonus after 6 months
- Employee referral incentive
- Staff discounts
- Pension scheme
- Training and Development
- Death in Service benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual Employee Awards Event
- Health and wellbeing support
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
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
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
