Support Practitioner (Female / Driver)

Looking for a job where every day is different, you are part of a great team, and the work you do genuinely matters?

Whether you are starting your career in care, looking for a rewarding change, or searching for a part-time role that fits around your lifestyle, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for a female* colleagues to join our friendly team in Irvine (up to 30 hours per week), supporting two wonderful ladies to live life to the fullest.

What makes this role special?

The ladies we support love being out and about and enjoy a fantastic range of activities - from music and discos to theatre trips, cinema visits, shopping and holidays. They both have their own mobility vehicles and love getting out into the community, so there is plenty of opportunity for fun, memorable days and new experiences.

Both ladies use wheelchairs, and you will support them with their mobility, including the use of tracking hoists. Don t worry if you have not done this before - you will receive the training and support you need.

Most importantly, you will be helping two people enjoy the things they love, build independence and make the most of every day.

What we\'re looking for

As the ladies have their own vehicles and enjoy getting out and about, you will need:

• A full UK manual driving licence
• At least one year\'s driving experience
• A positive, caring and can-do attitude
• A willingness to get involved and make a difference

If you are someone who is kind, reliable, fun-loving and enjoys helping others live life on their own terms, this could be the perfect role for you.

About you

No experience? No problem! We\'ll train you, pay you and support you every step of the way. You\'ll even gain funded, recognised qualifications as you work.

We want people who are:

• Kind, positive and up for a challenge
• Great team players
• Willing to learn and try new things
• Ready to make a difference
• Confident using computers and tablets

Shift Patterns

As we\'re dedicated to providing around the clock support tailored to the needs of the ladies, shifts currently fall into patterns of 8.30am - 9pm or 12noon - 9pm, 7 days a week and will include sleepovers and weekends on a rotational basis.

The sleepover part of your shift is not calculated within your contracted hours, so you would be paid £107.60 for any sleepover worked.

Why you\'ll love it here

• You\'ll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often does not 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

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 are 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.

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