Job description

Are you nurturing, resilient, reliable, enthusiastic, reflective and have a genuine passion for the work we deliver within Sense Scotland?

We are currently recruiting for a night shift Support Practitioner.

You will be required to work shifts – these are generally 10pm- 7:30am, some shifts will include sleepover. As part of your role, you will be required to work waking night shift.

​​​​​​​You will have a can-do positive attitude, be kind, caring and compassionate to ensure the people we are supporting at Blantyre Short Breaks; have the kind of holiday they want and it’s a holiday to remember. We are looking for Support Practitioners who have energy, creativity and a drive to ensure that people have the best experience possible.

We are looking for Support Practitioners who has a high standard of value-based practice, who demonstrate respect and protect the dignity of people supported at all times.

Every person we support is different, but many have complex health care and communication needs which we support during their stay. You will be comfortable and confident in following Support Plans, writing reports and ensuring all relevant documentation is compliant.

You will provide direct support to service users with all aspects of daily living under the guidance of the team Supervisor. Such as carrying out all aspects of personal care, administration of medication, assisting with feeding, bathing, washing and dressing.

Say hello to the team

Our Short Breaks Blantyre service provides short building based holidays for individuals. The building has been designed for seven adults who have communication support needs and a physical/learning disability. Whilst staying, individuals are offered a range of fun and meaningful activities, both within and out with the building base.

We want the people we support to enjoy their time at Blantyre short breaks in a fun, positive environment, where they can be active, involved in what they want to do, engage in activities they enjoy and take part in activities within the wider community, while building personal resilience and making memories.

This role could be for you if you:

• Believe passionately in the rights of people with disabilities to live valued lives
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have a strong work ethic and are a team player
• Can make things great. You know how to improve service quality for the benefit of users.
• Are professional. You can deal with complex and sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Are comfortable and confident in using a computer and are IT literate
• Have a good knowledge of services Sense Scotland provide
• Have an understanding of Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) and care standards within Scotland

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, Temporary contract

Salary: £10.50 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

Schedule:

• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Loyalty bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Glasgow, G72 0XX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

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