Looking for a new part-time job with satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else? Our amazing #TeamGlebe in Cowdenbeath are on the lookout for a new colleague to join them as a Support Practitioners on a 25 hours per week, permanent basis.
Our team and the people you'll support
You'll be joining a friendly and supportive team who provide support to two amazing gentlemen within their shared home. Your main aim will be supporting their day to day personal needs, including meal planning, cooking, housework, shopping, personal care and medication.
As both men enjoy an active social life within the local community, we would be looking for you to be enthusiastic about participating and supporting them with their hobbies and interests including going out for meals and to cafes, clothes shopping, discos, swimming, walks and going on the bus for a day trip.
You don't need experience as a Support Worker or qualifications to start your career with us; We'll pay you for your training and give you all the practical skills that you'll need. As the gentlemen both have their own mobility cars, we are ideally looking for someone who has a full UK driving license with at least 1 year of experience on the roads, however this isn't a dealbreaker for the right candidate.
Confidence in the use of computers
Confidence to go in the water as swimming is a regular activity
Shift Patterns
Our dedicated team provide 24/7 care tailored to the needs of the gentlemen they support, shifts are varied and will include early mornings, days and evenings. Weekends and sleepovers will also form part of your rota on a rotational basis.
The sleepover part of your shift does not form part of your contracted hours, you will receive an additional £100.Your job actually changes and improves lives - you'll make a difference in your local community
~ No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes
~ Access to funded qualifications through our SQA approved, award winning Training Academy
~ Ongoing continued professional development and career progression opportunities
~ Recommend a colleague bonus scheme
~ Long service awards
~ Access to a 24/7 independent employee assistance helpline
~26 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years) plus 4 paid bank holidays
~ Family friendly leave options, including family, parental, bereavement and special leave
~ Access to lots of discounts, including the cinema, gym memberships, holidays and shopping to name a few
Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and be committed to working towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with the support from our Training Academy.
Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain) within the last 10 years while over the age of 18, you will be asked to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant government/police authority as part of our pre-employment checks.
We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible and reserve the right to close our advert early if we find a suitable candidate before the closing date.