<div><p><b>Support Practitioner - Female Only</b></p><p>Service: Glasgow Mental Health and Huntington’s Service</p><p>Location: Glasgow</p><p>Hours: Full Time & Part Time Available</p><p>Salary: £25,878 (pro rata)</p><p>Contract: Permanent</p><p>Note: This post is only open to female applicants under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.</p><h3>Overview</h3><p>We are looking for compassionate, caring and inclusive individuals to provide personalised support to adults with complex mental health conditions and Huntington’s disease. The role involves practical and emotional support, encouragement towards personal outcomes, and collaboration with family, friends and professionals.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Deliver 1:1 or team-based support tailored to each individual’s needs, including personal safety, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, and emotional well‑being.</li><li>Work flexible hours, which may include evenings, weekends and sleepovers as required.</li><li>Maintain accurate and timely documentation.</li><li>Collaborate with the Glasgow HSCP and partner services to support individuals in crisis and maximise safety.</li><li>Participate in ongoing training and professional development.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications & Requirements</h3><ul><li>No previous experience required; full training is provided.</li><li>IT skills are required for all vacancies.</li><li>Must be able to register with the SSSC within six months of start date.</li><li>Valid UK driving licence and vehicle access not required.</li><li>Open to candidates eligible to work in the United Kingdom; visa sponsorship not available.</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>£25,878 (pro rata) with salary matching within pay points.</li><li>123 learning and development courses.</li><li>29 eLearning courses.</li><li>Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work based assessment.</li><li>Career pathway: promotion from within and internal advertising of all roles.</li><li>Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution.</li><li>Family friendly policies.</li><li>35 holidays/public holiday days per year.</li></ul><h3>FAQs</h3><ul><li>Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle? No</li><li>Does the post include personal care? Yes</li><li>Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills? Yes</li><li>Will the service users be involved in this process? No</li></ul><p>For further information or to discuss any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100.</p></div>