Support Practitioner – Lochaber

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# Support Practitioner – Lochaber

“I think [Employer hidden] is very good a putting the needs of people at the forefront, and that’s what’s importan****t” – Person Supported by [Employer hidden]

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## About Us

[Employer hidden] is a leading social care and community development charity. Our Home-Based Respite service in the Lochaber provides support to carers by giving them a break, while ensuring the people they care for continue to get the help they need at home. We deliver person-centred support, helping people with their daily routines, meaningful activities, and practical tasks such as meal preparation, medication, and personal care, so they can maintain independence and stay engaged in familiar surroundings.

## Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for people who are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a difference in their community. Full training is provided and, as a permanent Support Practitioner, you will be supported to achieve an SVQ in Health and Social Care while you work. You will need a driving licence, as you will travel to support people in rural areas.

You will:

• Build strong, trusting relationships with people and their families
• Support people with daily activities, including meals, medication, and personal care

We are looking for candidates who are flexible to work a variety of shift patterns, supporting people when they need it, including days, evenings, and weekends.

Example shift pattern: 7am – 3pm or 3pm –9pm

Can’t commit to part-time hours (16-30 per week)? We have Relief Support Practitioner opportunities available.

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## Impact You Can Make

*“Always look forward to my support coming in. I can relax knowing I have the company whilst my husband goes out”. –* Family member of Person [Employer hidden] supports

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## Why Join [Employer hidden]

You will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that invests in its people. You will have opportunities to shape how work is done through specialist working groups and the Futures innovation programme, within an organisation that proudly holds the LGBT Charter for inclusion.

As a permanent Support Practitioner, you will also receive:

• 35 days holiday per year, rising to 40 days with service
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
• A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
• Access to the [Employer hidden] App, including free physiotherapy, health coaching, and counselling
• A free Blue Light Card, giving access to thousands of discounts
• Credit union membership
• Cycle to Work scheme, and more

### Apply Today

Applying to join our team as a Support Practitioner is quick and straightforward. We will ask for some essential details, including information on your previous employment and references.

We welcome applications from any candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those who can apply for a visa granting permission to work in the UK (e.g., dependent visas, ancestry, etc.) that do not require sponsorship from [Employer hidden]. You will be asked to share proof of this prior to receiving any offer of employment. It is currently our policy not to offer sponsorship for prospective candidates.

For more details about the role, including responsibilities and requirements, download the job profile (PDF).

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Relief Support Practitioner Role Profile 04.2025

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### Personal Details

Do you hold a full UK driving licence? YesNo

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Have you ever had a sanction or ban from any regulatory body? YesNo

Have you ever been considered for listing, or barred from working with, either the Vulnerable Adults AND/OR Children’s workforce(s) with Disclosure Scotland? YesNo

Are you, or have you ever been, a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme? YesNo

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### How did you hear about us?

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### Reference Details

The first referee must, where possible, be your line manager from your current place of work (or previous employer if you are not currently in work). Your second reference should be from your previous employer. If you do not have a previous employer, please provide other relevant referees such as a former teacher/lecturer or someone who could provide a character reference. Please be aware references will not be accepted from friends or family members. We will only take up references after you have been interviewed and are offered the post.

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### Self-Declaration

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation Act 1974 by virtue of Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions and Exclusions)(Scotland) Order 2003. You are therefore not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act and in the event of employment failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

All successful applicants are subject to an appropriate Disclosure Scotland check.

Do you have any criminal convictions? YesNo

I declare that the answers to all questions, and information I have supplied, is correct and to the best of my knowledge

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