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Pay Scale: £12.75-£15 per hour (deepening on Qualification and Experience)
Contract: Permanent
About Us
At Supporting Positive Paths CIC, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of the challenges they face. We work with individuals in our community to empower them, promote independence, and help them achieve their personal goals within a group setting. Our team is passionate, dedicated, and committed to making a real difference in people’s lives.
The Role
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Support Practitioner to join our growing team. You will work alongside individuals who may have learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, or other support requirements. Your role will be to provide person-centred support that helps people build confidence, develop life skills, and engage in their community whilst accessing our vibrant group based support service.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver tailored support to meet each person’s individual needs and goals within a small group setting
* Assist with developing and maintaining daily living skills, from cooking and budgeting to personal care
* Support individuals to access education, training, work, and social activities
* Support individuals to be an active participant in community
* Build trusting relationships and act as a positive role model
* Keep accurate records and contribute to support planning
* Promote independence, dignity, and choice at all times
* Ability to support Members Travel to and from Support and encourage the development of self travel skills
About You
* Caring, patient, and respectful in your approach
* Good communication and listening skills
* Able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
* Flexible and reliable, with a positive outlook
* Experience in a support role qualified to SVQ level 3
* Experienced in implementing positive behaviour plans
* Experienced at delivering group based activities that support learning and developement
* A valid driving licence is desirable but not essential
What We Offer
* Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
* A supportive and friendly working environment
* Fixed working hours Monday- Friday
* 28 days holiday per year (This will Increase by 2 days after 2 years in service, then by 1 additional day yearly, to a total of 38 days)
* Overtime possibilities within our Social Event and ShortBreaks Service
* Annual Salary review as part of our Appraisal process
* 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
* One working week of Paid sick leave a year (after passing probation)
* Company Pension provided though Nest Pension Scheme
* The chance to make a genuine difference in people’s lives every day
How to Apply
If you share our passion for empowering others and want to be part of a dedicated community organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV and a brief covering letter to positivepathshr@gmail.com, by 18th September 2025.
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