*Female Support Practitioner – Casual – FT/LB

Lily is a lady who lives in her own home in South Ayrshire. Lily enjoys meeting up with friends and attending various activities in the community. Whilst Lily is a very sociable lady, she also enjoys chilling in her house, listening to music and watching TV.

Lily is looking for a Support Practitioner who:

•       Is calm and confident

•       Has good active listening and communication skills

•       Is a good community connector

•       Is able to support Lily to maintain her friendships

•       Has a positive outlook

•       Is a good clear communicator

•       Is alert

•         Is approachable

Essential for the role is that you can demonstrate the following:

•       Work in a person-centred way

•       An understanding all behaviour is communication

•       Work as part of a small team

Desirable

•       An understanding or experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism.

•       SVQ Level 2/3 in Social Care (or equivalent) or willing to work towards this

• Has a full UK driving licence and able to drive a Motability vehicle.

This position has a “genuine occupational requirement” covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and therefore only applicants from females requested.

This role involves shift work including evenings and public holidays.

You can only be appointed for this post if you are registered with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and are able to register with the Scottish Social Services Council when required for your post.

If you would like an informal discussion before applying, please phone Fiona Thomson on 01563825555 or email fiona.thomson@partnersforinclusion.org or apply online today

Please state LB/FT on the reference code.