About us Looking for a rewarding career in Social Care?
Sense Scotland is looking for a nurturing and friendly * Female Support Practitioner to join our dedicated Housing Support Team based in the Tulloch Hill area of Perth.
This is a full time post offering 37 hours per week.
Shifts are: Early 7.30am 3pm, Late 2pm 10pm and Night 10pm 8am The shifts are allocated on a team rota system which does include weekends and public holidays and flexible working patterns will be considered to ensure a healthy home work life balance.
* For this position, Female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland.
About the service Set within the Tulloch Hill area in the city of Perth we have an enthusiastic support team providing 24hr care to people living with complex needs (such as learning disability, PICA and epilepsy).
The service has three adjoining bungalows with two people living within each house.
A communal lounge and kitchen are where we come together for entertainment and activities.
There is also a lovely communal garden to enjoy whatever the weather.
The team are dedicated to ensure they provide a high standard of care that enables the people we support to live a full, active independent life tailored to their needs and aspirations.
Our team continually provide a warm, welcoming environment ensuring that the people we support feel safe in their own homes and staff feel safe at work.
We also work closely and support the team at the Bridge of Earn service, regularly meeting socially to enjoy an activity such as bowling, coffee or a meal.
About you At Sense Scotland what is important is that all our staff have a genuine passion to make a difference in the life of someone with additional support needs.
What you will need to succeed Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential qualities Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative Strong work ethic and organised to support routines Able to prioritise and manage workloads Eager to develop A genuine passion for caring for others Patience and understanding If you value the power of a smile and want to make a positive impact by helping those, we support engage in activities they love, this role is for you.
Whether you have experience in health and social care and seek a better work-life balance or are considering a career change to start in social care, we want to hear from you!
Working for us We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment, some of these include: Retention payment of £500 we reward our people 100's of discount options to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!
Earn £250 by referring a friend Training and development opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge via our e-learning packages and so much more Generous annual leave entitlement 24 days annual leave plus 12 Public Holidays which increases with length of service Pension scheme to help you save for the future Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life Cycle to Work scheme and HSF Health Plan, your health and wellbeing is important to us.
Our full list of benefits can be found here .
Please note that Terms and Conditions and/or qualifying criteria apply to the benefits listed above.