Support Practitioner – 14 hrs plus sleepover – AB/SD

David is a young man in his early 30’s who resides in his own home in South Ayrshire area. 

David enjoys a range of outdoor activities including gardening, walking and going camping he is also very sociable and enjoys chatting to his neighbours, friends etc. David has a great sense of humour is outgoing and likes to spend time with family and friends on a regular basis.

David is living life to the full and is looking to recruit a new team member to join an already established, motivated team to help him do all the things he likes.

David’s needs people to support him who:

• Have a good sense of humour
• Are calm and Confident
• Can stick to clear boundaries
• Can think outside the box and on their feet
• Are patient and can give others time to process information
• Can help someone develop new skills and maintain current friendships
• Can help someone make new friends and connect with their community
• Are adventurous, forward thinking and motivated

• Can work in a person centered way
• Understand the importance of family involvement and multi-agency working
• Have an understanding that all behaviour is communication

• Can work as part of a small team and on your own
• Have good active listening skills and communication skills
• Have a full UK driving license
• Enjoy getting out and about
• Have a real interest in supporting people with disabilities

You Should:

• Have experience of supporting people with a learning disability
• Have an understanding and/or experience of Autism
• Have an SVQ Level 3 in Social Care (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards this.

Please note that this post requires candidates to participate in a rota system which includes evening, weekends and sleepovers.

You can only be appointed for this post if you are registered with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and must be able to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of employment.

If this sounds like you, please apply or call Angela 07860924412 for an informal chat if you would like more information or apply online today.