If you live your best life, support someone to live theirs!

Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.

Our Turning Point Scotland Services in Renfrewshire LD Services are looking for people like you to help provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.

Turning Point Scotland’s Renfrewshire Learning Disability Services deliver a Care at Home and Housing Support service for a large number of people who have learning and physical disabilities living across the Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire areas. The accommodation includes 2 core and cluster services. Individuals who are supported by the service live either on their own or share with others. Individual’s homes are located throughout Renfrewshire. Most people receive 24 hour support.

The staff who work in Renfrewshire Learning Disability services are committed to ensuring that individuals are always included in the development, implementation and review of their personal life plans. The ethos of the service is to assist people to meet their personal, social, educational and domestic aspirations in accordance with Keys to Life. Our staff work in a person centred, outcome focussed manner, working in partnership with Renfrewshire Council Social Work Department and community healthcare teams will ensure peoples’ support needs are fully met.

We are registered with the Care Commission and work in partnership with a number of external agencies i.e. Social Work Department, Community Learning Disability Teams, and Housing Associations etc.

The individuals we support are provided with the opportunity to become involved in their local and surrounding community. Our management structure, together with the administration team enables us to monitor closely the service we provide. All our staff, regardless of their position, receive extensive training which enables them to carry out their job to a high standard.

The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.

No previous working experience is needed; full training will be provided to you. We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.

As a Support Practitioner, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.

Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching within the pay points of the role.

Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.

Would you like to make a difference in your community?

Our Turning Point Scotland Services in Johnstone are currently seeking Support Practitioners

*This post is only open to female applicants under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010

All our services you will find vibrant, lively individuals who appreciate life but require some support. Your tasks may include assisting with daily activities such as financial management, offering prompts, encouragement, administering medication, as well as providing help around the house and with personal care. After the daily routines, our Service Users enjoy relaxing and would appreciate your company for activities like a trip to the cinema, a concert, supporting their local football team, or simply sharing a meal and a gaming session at home. There may even be opportunities for you to accompany them on a holiday. You will be working with individuals with diverse support needs, offering practical and emotional support, and motivating them to achieve their personal goals.

Could you brighten someone's day in Johnstone? Our Service Users require 24-hour support, necessitating availability for various shifts and sleepovers. We operate on a 37-hour working week and compensate you with an extra sleepover shift.

As the largest learning disability services provider in Scotland with a sizable team, we proudly implement our award-winning family-friendly policies, offering flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance. We are open to discussing flexible working options. Combined with our generous annual leave allowance, you can enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

Our services in Johnstone are highly respected, with a waiting list for individuals seeking our support. Our commitment to staff training and various benefits, including a staff discount card, a welcome gift, and 35 days of annual leave (including public holidays and statutory days), make us stand out. Our family-friendly policies and support forums further enhance the well-being of our staff.

About You:

No prior work experience is necessary; we provide comprehensive training. We believe that possessing the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion, and integrity is all you need to become a valuable member of our team!

Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.