Support Workers and Practitioners

Support Workers and Practitioners Location: Auchtermuchty, Fife. Salary: Support Worker GBP 9 & Practitioner GBP 9.19 to 9.53 per hour (placement will be on the first point within the scale). Contract: Full time, 37 hours per week. Are you looking for a rewarding role within the health and social sector? If you love helping people, then we have the perfect role for you We are currently recruiting for a support worker and practitioner to join our team in Auchtermuchty, Fife. The successful applicant will love helping and supporting others to achieve their own outcomes and to live their best life possible. Working within a team you will provide support directly to adults, encouraging expression through music and art, to stay active through walking, swimming as well as other available activities within the local community. We are looking for individuals who are nurturing, resilient, enthusiastic, reflective, adaptable and have a genuine passion for the work we deliver within Sense Scotland. Say hello to the team The team at Sense Scotland believe everyone supported should have a choice in how they live their lives and provide 24-hour care, seven days a week supporting individuals within their own homes. Accessing community resources and engaging with the local community is a key part of the support the team provides. Each person has their own person-centred support plan, tailored to them and includes activities in the local and wider community. No two days are the same making for an exciting place to work. The role of Support Worker could be for you if • You believe passionately in the rights of people with disabilities to live valued lives • You work well within a team and have a willingness to become part of the community • You have a strong work ethic and are a team player • You love being flexible. Working hours out with the norm suits you • You have a willingness to learn and to get the most out of any training provided • Have a good knowledge of services Sense Scotland provide and hold strong values Please click to view the full job description and person specification for the role of Support Worker. The role of Practitioner could be the post for you if • You hold an SVQ3 in health and social care • Skilled in record-keeping, including recording incidents and complaints and maintaining records • You set and demonstrate good standards of work practice, by offering support, supervision and on shift training through example • You will be confident in your ability to guide qualified and unqualified staff, students or volunteers • You can deal with queries in a diplomatic and confidential manner • You are comfortable and confident in using a computer and are IT literate • Have a good knowledge of services Sense Scotland provide • An understanding of Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) and care standards within Scotland For more information please visit the Sense Scotland website and download a full copy of the job description for each role. Closing date for applications is Sunday 15th March 2020. Interviews will be confirmed directly to the successful applicants. If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then apply today to start the application process We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include: • Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies • Generous annual leave entitlement – 36 days annual leave, including public holidays (pro-rata for part time hours) • Pension scheme • Training and Development • Death in Service benefit • Employee Assistance Programme • Annual Employee Awards Event • Health and wellbeing support • Free entry to top attractions in Scotland • Credit Union At Sense Scotland we recognise how hard our staff work, and help us to deliver vital support, that makes a real positive impact to the. We value the work each staff member does within the organisation, in addition to local recognition of staff's achievements, we encourage nominations for our staff awards. Each year, nominees and winners are invited to the annual Employee Awards event where staff are recognised for their excellent commitment and achievements. Values and Commitment Our vision is for the people we work with to live meaningful and independent lives in a world which supports them to achieve their own ambitions. We work to and are committed to our Core Values. These values are derived from families and enshrine the organisation's ethos and guide the actions of all staff. Sense Scotland's values in practice mean we will: • Be open and honest • Recognise individual worth • Build relationships through trust • Act on the basis of individual aspirations and needs • Be accountable for our actions Sense Scotland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89693318