Children's Support Practitioner

SENSE SCOTLAND - WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERYDAY!

We are looking to recruit Support Practitioners (0 - 16 hour contracts available) within our Children's services based in Kinning Park, Glasgow. You will be working day to day with a dedicated team to ensure the children who come into the service receive the best care and opportunity to express themselves and have fun through a variety of activities such as arts, crafts, and sensory play.

We pride ourselves on maintaining a safe and secure environment, a place where people want to visit time and time again and where children and young people with complex support needs can thrive. The people we support have complex needs such as Autism, Learning Difficulties, challenging behaviour, epilepsy, and communication/sensory needs. Our service is for school-aged children and young people where they can also develop their skills, take on new challenges, and make meaningful relationships.

Shift Pattern

The shift pattern includes Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, and Tuesdays from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

What you will need to succeed

At Sense Scotland what is important is that all our staff have a genuine passion to make a difference in the life of someone with additional support needs.

• Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential qualities
• Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative
• Strong work ethic and organised to support routines
• Able to prioritise and manage workloads
• Eager to develop
• A genuine passion for caring for others
• Patience and understanding

If you value the power of a smile and want to make a positive impact by helping those, we support engage in activities they love, this role is for you. Whether you have experience in health and social care and seek a better work-life balance or are considering a career change to start in social care, we want to hear from you!