Support Practitioner (Driver) - Irvine - 487275

Ready for a new job that actually means something? Tired of the same routine? Want a job where you can make a real difference every single day? Whether you're starting out, changing careers, or looking for something flexible - we've got a part-time (16 to 30 hours per week) opportunity waiting for you in Irvine . Our teams and the people we support You'll wecome part of one of our friendly, welcoming teams who supports a young man who enjoys living an active life and have a variety of hobbies include going for walks, out to the disco, drives in his car, listening to music and going bowling.

We'll be looking to you to help identify new opportunities for participation and inclusion where he can achieve his personal goals and aspirations. Due to the young man having his own mobility car which he uses often, for this role we will need you to have a full UK manual drivers licence with a years experience on the roads. We would also be looking for a person that is a keen walker and likes to be energetic.

About you No experience? No problem! We'll train you, pay you and support you every step of the way. You'll even gain funded, recognised qualifications as you work. We want people who are: - Kind, positive and up for a challenge Great team players Willing to learn and try new things Ready to make a difference Confident using computers and tablets Why you'll love it here You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn't feel like work No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons We reimburse your SSSC registration and PVG fees Access to professional development and career progression opportunities Recommend a colleague bonus scheme Long service awards Access to a 24/7 independent employee assistance helpline 26 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years) plus 4 paid bank holidays Family friendly leave options, including family, parental, bereavement and special leave Access to lots of discounts, including the cinema, gym memberships, holidays and shopping Shift Patterns We're dedicated to providing the best 24/7 support, so shift patterns will typically start at 9.30am through to 9.30am the next day with a sleepover included.

Weekends and public holidays will form part of your rota on a rotational basis. However, this does typically change on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday due to day service commitments for the young man. The sleepover part of a sleepover shift is not included in your contracted hours, so you will receive an additional £107.60 for each sleepover worked. Don't wait - apply today and start a career that changes lives (including yours).

Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and be committed to working towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with the support from our Training Academy. If you're successful in joining our team, we will need you to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting your employment with us. Please note - If you have spent more than 12 months out with the UK (excluding France, Germany.

Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain) within the last 10 years while over the age of 18, you will be asked to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant government/police authority as part of our pre-employment checks.