Support Practitioner - Kirkhill

We are currently recruiting Support Practitioners to work with a local 45 year-old gentleman in his own home based in Kirkhill. This really is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference, to enable him to live independently in his own home. This role will involve personal care, meal preparation, household tasks and accompanying him in social activities.

We are currently recruiting for a full-time member of staff to join the team. Shift times are as follows:

07.30 – 14.45

14.45 – 22.00

You don’t need to have experience of care and support work but you need to be committed to making a difference to people’s lives by delivering high-quality care and support

Similar interests would be advantageous:

• Cycling
• Swimming
• Music
• Most importantly… having fun!

Benefits of working for HHC:

• £13.50 per hour overtime rate when working over full time hours (45 hours per week)
• Access to Early Pay (a system that allows you to draw down your salary in advance of the monthly pay date)
• Paid training delivered at our Adult Social Care Academy
• Free SVQ 2 opportunities within our Award Winning SQA Centre
• Opportunities for career progression into more senior roles as well as Corporate Services
• 6.2 Weeks Holidays (Pro-rata)
• As an employee-owned company any annual profits and shares in the company are shared equally regardless of role (subject to qualifying period)
• Free Uniforms and PPE (where required)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (Company pays 4%)
• Access to company pool cars to carry out duties
• Company sick pay
• Refer a friend scheme (£500 per referral, terms and conditions apply)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Scheme for you and your family run by Health Hero
• The ability to join the Blue Light Card Scheme that brings you big savings on the brands you love

Main Duties

• Work in accordance with Support Plans through ongoing discussion with, and under the direction of the Assistant Service Manager and designated professional staff; to help meet the individuals’ physical, social and emotional needs.
• Support with personal care needs, mobility, medication and dietary requirements respecting choice and dignity at all times.
• Contribute to enhancing the people we support with daily living which include domestic duties, shopping and social activities.

Person Specification

Essential

• A willingness to become registered with the SSSC and to keep registration up to date.
• Commitment to learning and keeping skills updated.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; an effective and sensitive communicator.
• The ability to communicate with the people we support, their families and a range of other health professionals.
• Have a flexible approach to work and a willingness to embrace and commit to person centred support.

Click the link below to see full Job description and Person specification:

Support Practitioner Job Description April 2024