Support Practitioner Female Driver only - Glasgow
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Abbeycraig service, based in the Easterhouse area of Glasgow, as Support Practitioner on a permanent, full
- time basis (39 hours per week).Due to the nature of this role, we can only accept applications from female candidates who hold a manual driving license.
The role:Our Abbeycraig service supports four young adults, aged 20-25, with complex needs, within their own flats.
The support individuals have autism, epilepsy and/or ADHD.Three of the individuals have mobility cars and rely on these for activities so candidates with a manual driving license are required.
As a Support Practitioner, you will assist them in their daily lives, helping to develop essential life skills and explore new interests, as well as increasing their confidence and independence and helping to reduce social isolation.
To be an amazing Support Practitioner, we’ll need you to:Have an empathetic and caring natureExcellent verbal and written communication skillsIT literateBe able to work well in a team environment and on your ownGood organisational skills Shift Patterns:Our dedicated team provide tailored support 24/7 and shift patterns include working days, evenings, sleepovers, wakened nights, weekends and bank/public holidays.The sleepover part of your shift is not included in your contracted hours so for every sleepover you cover you will be paid an additional £99.20.
Benefits:Generous annual leaveCash back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailersPaid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowanceContinuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social careRefer-a-friend scheme- £150 reward for successfully referring a colleagueEmployee forum
- for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employerFree Membership of Glasgow Credit UnionHSF Health Care plan, counselling and life works serviceClosing Date: 27/3/25 (we reserve the right to close the advert early)If you are applying via a job board then please be aware that you must submit an application via our website otherwise we will be unable to contact you!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 colleagues will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status or sexual orientation.Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams.