Support Practitioner (Female, driver only) - Irvine

Job description

About

Looking for a job that's anything but ordinary?

One where you make a real difference, have fun along the way and help people enjoy life to the fullest? We're looking for female* Support Practitioner to join our friendly team in Irvine, supporting two wonderful ladies to live life their way!

Whether you have experience in care, are thinking about starting a career in support work, or are simply looking for a rewarding part-time role (30 hours per week), we'd love to hear from you - no two days are the same!

What will you be doing?

You'll be supporting the ladies with their day-to-day lives, helping them enjoy their favourite activities, develop their independence and make their own choices.

Both ladies use wheelchairs, and you'll support them with their mobility, including using tracking hoists. If this is new to you, don't worry! We'll provide all the training, guidance and support you need to feel confident in your role.

The ladies we support love getting out and about, trying new things and making memories. Their interests include:

Music, dancing and discos

Theatre trips, cinema and shopping

Days out in the community

Holidays and new adventures

They each have their own mobility vehicle, so there's plenty of opportunity to get out, explore and enjoy everything life has to offer!

Why you'll love it here

You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn't feel like work

No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes

We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons

We reimburse your SSSC registration and PVG fees

Access to 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

Don't wait - apply today and start a career that changes lives (including yours).

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.

If you’re successful in joining our team, we will need you to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting your employment with us.

Please note - If you have spent more than 12 months out with the UK (excluding France, Germany. 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.

*For this position female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

We're looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible so we reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date if we find the suitable candidate.