Glenrothes Support Practitioner
We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Support Practitioners to join our friendly team at our Glenrothes service. The role involves supporting over 20 individuals of varying ages, including younger adults who live independently in their own flats, to live as independently, confidently and happily as possible. Activities include shopping, socialising, attending groups, appointments, leisure activities, or simply getting out and about.
Shift patterns are flexible with varying hours; sleepover shifts are a requirement. A sleepover shift consists of working through a day, resting overnight in the service and working again the next day. The sleepover period is paid at £100.80 per shift, over and above contracted hours.
Responsibilities
* Work with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
* Communicate and work well with supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
* Take responsibility for supporting individuals throughout activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
* Update and maintain accurate records using a tablet on Ark’s Information Management System.
Qualifications
* Full UK driver’s licence required for the 2x37‑hour Female Only positions.
* Ability to perform physical activity, including supporting individuals who use wheelchairs.
* No previous experience required; full training is provided.
Benefits
* Competitive pay: starting at £13.45 per hour (£25,947.47 pro rata) with a guaranteed progression to £13.75 per hour (£26,526.23 pro rata) after probation.
* Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata.
* 4% contributory pension scheme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Fully funded PVG & first year SSSC registration.
* Employee discounts portal with thousands of discounts on groceries, cinema tickets, gym memberships and holidays.
* Annual leave buy and sell scheme (up to 5 days or 1 working week for part‑time staff) per year.
Equality and Diversity
The Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, part 1) applies to this post. Applications are restricted to female candidates only for the 2 x 37‑hour contracts. This does not apply to relief, full‑time or part‑time positions.
We do not provide visa sponsorship and are not a UK Visa Sponsor.
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