*Female Support Practitioner – FT/VP – Casual

Veronica is an outgoing, friendly, chatty and active young woman who lives in her own home in Prestwick.

Veronica loves spending time with her family, singing, shopping, horse riding, attending groups and general girly things.

Valerie is looking for someone who:

• Is flexible in working times, as post includes evening, weekends and sleepovers.

• Is confident promoting clear and consistent boundaries

• Has the ability to stick to and promote structure and routines

• Has the strength of character to adapt to challenging situations

• Has similar interests

• Is a strong community connector

• Has a good sense of humour and is good fun

• Is adventurous, forward thinking and motivated

• Is patient, a good listener, and good communicator

• Is a team player

• Can motivate and support Valerie to take care of her home

• Is a dedicated person who will help her lead life to the full

• Is patient

• Is fit and active who enjoys the outdoors

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

• Understands and works in a person centred way

• Understands the importance of family involvement

• Understands all behaviour is communication

• Has excellent communication and written skills

Desirable

• An understanding or experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities

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

This role involves shift work including evening, weekends, sleepovers 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 call Fiona Thomson on 01563 825555 or 07811 451 802 during office hours.

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

This position comes under the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions order)