Support Practitioner (Must drive with access to own vehicle - Female only)
Start a career that makes a difference, packed full of job satisfaction! If you share our values and are live in or around the Blantyre & Hamilton area, then we want to hear from you!
Our fabulous Blantyre & Hamilton team are on the lookout for compassionate and creative individuals with a positive attitude to join them as Support Practitioners. You don't need experience in care to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferrable skills. We’ll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Support Practitioner including a fully funded SVQ.
The Role
Due to the nature of the role, we can only accept female applicants who drive with access to their own vehicle.
As a Support Practitioner, you will assist individuals living in their own homes with disabilities and/or additional support needs in all aspects of their daily lives, including support with medication and finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking, and personal care. The people we support have a variety of different hobbies which we’ll be looking to you to take an active interest in, from going out for a tasty bite or catching the latest movie to a gym session or group activity, the list is endless.
Requirements
* Have an empathetic and caring nature.
* Good observation skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Confidence in using computers.
* Ability to work well in a team environment and independently.
* Good organisational skills.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave.
* TRFS rewards scheme (includes cash-back and discounts at high street and online retailers).
* Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
* Continuous in-house training opportunities and career development in social care.
* Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward for successful referrals.
* Employee Forum for feedback and improvement.
* Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
* HSF Health Care plan.
* Counselling & Life Works service.
We’re looking to fill this post as soon as possible and may close the advert early if suitable candidates are found. To avoid disappointment, apply early.
Closing Date: 2nd September 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)
If applying via a job board, please submit your application through our website to be contacted.
All successful applicants will receive a conditional offer, pending references and PVG checks. Having a conviction will not necessarily prevent employment. New staff must register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting.
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status, or sexual orientation. Our mission is to foster inclusive teams.
Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.
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