Support Practitioner - Elgin

Make a difference - Join our relief team in Moray!Looking for a rewarding job that fits around your life? Whether you're looking to gain experience, return to work, or just want a role where you get to make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!Our relief team is growing, and we're looking for caring and enthusiastic people to join our teams across the Elgin and Buckie areas. With a relief contract, you tell us when you're available, and we'll look to offer shifts that fit, giving you that flexibility to balance work with your other commitments.Why join usAs part of our supportive team, you'll enjoyFlexible working that fits around youFull paid training - no previous experience neededFunded SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualificationPVG costs and annual SSSC registration fees paidA supportive team who values and invests in youA rewarding job where you get to make a positive difference every dayWhat you'll be doingAs a relief Support Practitioner, you'll play an important role in making sure that the people we support continue to receive high-quality care when colleagues are on leave, training or absent.You'll support individuals with disabilities and additional support needs to live as independently as possible by helping with: -Daily living, medication and personal careShopping and managing financesCooking and household tasksBuilding confidence and independenceNo two days are the same. You'll also have the opportunity to support people to enjoy the things they love, whether it's arts & crafts, gardening, swimming, going to the cinema, enjoying meals out, attending discos or simply getting out for a walk.Who we're looking forYou don't need experience or qualifications in care, we recruit for values, attitude and potential. If you're a good communicator, kind, reliable and passionate about helping others, we'll provide all the training and support you'll need.Shift patternsOur teams provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Shift patterns include: -Early morningsEveningsWeekendsPublic holidaysSleepoversWaking nightsPlease note that induction, training and shadowing times will fall within day time hours Monday-Friday, so we will need you to bring an element of flexibility - advance notice will always be given.Sound good? What are you waiting for? Apply today!Additional informationSuccessful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and be willing to work towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare, supported by our Training Academy.If you've spent more than 12 months outside the UK (excluding France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain) within the last 10 years while aged 18 or over, you'll be required to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant government or police authority as part of our pre-employment checks.If you're successful, you'll also be required to register with the SSSC within three months of starting employment.