Support Practitioner

Looking for a rewarding career in Social Care? Sense Scotland is recruiting now for Support Practitioners within the Fort William area. Whilst no experience is required as full training will be provided, you must have a genuine interest in working and caring for others. This is more than a job; this is your chance to make a difference.

Looking for a rewarding career in Social Care?

At Sense Scotland, we take immense pride in our work and are currently seeking new talent to join us in supporting individuals with their everyday lives.  Our vision is to help those we support lead fulfilling and happy lives, enabling them to achieve their own ambitions.  We prioritise strong values, fostering warm relationships, and creating positive experiences.  We value input from all staff members, ensuring meaningful outcomes through the commitment to our core values.

Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland.

About the service

Fort William Service is a versatile and exciting place to work where no two days are the same.  Value based communication is at the heart of everything we do and we tailor our support to meet the needs of individuals who live in their own homes.  The role as a support practitioner offers 37 hours per week and will involve supporting our 24-hour housing support services working with individuals who have a range of complex support needs, who do not always communicate through speech. 

An opportunity to work sleepovers is available at £12 per hour, therefore possible earnings up to £34,412 (gross) (inclusive of 2 sleep in payments per week).

You will work on a 1:2:1 basis assisting people with day to day living, assisting them and encouraging them to live happy meaningful lives and achieve their personal goals/ambitions both at home and in the wider community.  Your role will be centred around building trusting relationships as a foundation to assist with practical tasks such as:

•    Support clients in their own homes with personal care, housework, administering medication, meal preparation, supporting with finances companionship etc
•    Liaise with families and other professionals in order to provide the best quality care
•    Promote independence and individuality according to each clients Support Plan
•    Record daily tasks and maintaining accurate up to date records
•    Work as part of a team, effectively communicating with staff team, families and people supported

At Sense Scotland, we take great pride in providing a diverse range of engaging activities for the people we support. We understand that life is about more than just support and care—it's about enjoyment, fulfilment, and meaningful experiences.

Requirements

About you
At Sense Scotland what is important is that all our staff have a genuine passion to make a difference in the life of someone with additional support needs.

What you will need to succeed
•    Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential qualities
•    Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative
•    Strong work ethic and organised to support routines
•    Able to prioritise and manage workloads
•    Eager to develop
•    A genuine passion for caring for others
•    Patience and understanding

If you value the power of a smile and want to make a positive impact by helping those, we support engage in activities they love, this role is for you.  Whether you have experience in health and social care and seek a better work-life balance or are considering a career change to start in social care, we want to hear from you!

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