Senior Practitioner
Location: Inverness, with travel around the area
Salary: £25,541 to £27,200 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
Additional Requirement: Applicants must have a full licence (2 years) and access to a vehicle.
Additional Requirement: Successful candidates will be required to register with the Scottish Social Security Council (SSSC) within 3 months of starting.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Are you ready to lead and inspire a team that helps people regain independence after a crisis?
Are you passionate about supporting people in their journey from hospital to home? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same? As a Senior Practitioner, you’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality care and support within a regulated service. Working closely with the Service Manager, you’ll ensure service users receive compassionate, person-centred support while guiding and mentoring staff to grow in their roles. This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.
What will a day in the life of a Senior Practitioner involve?
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Coordinating referrals and liaising with hospitals, GP surgeries, and community teams.
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Supporting, line managing and mentoring staff, students, and volunteers to deliver excellent care.
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Conducting risk assessments and welfare checks to ensure safe living environments.
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Managing rotas, responding to out-of-hours queries, and maintaining service continuity.
To be a successful Senior Practitioner, what will you need?
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SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and PDA in Supervision (or equivalent).
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Strong communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate others.
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Experience in person-centred planning and multi-disciplinary working.
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Confidence in mentoring staff and supporting their ongoing development.
Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 2nd August 2026.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
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Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
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Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
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Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
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Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
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Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
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Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
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Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Carers Confident employer.
We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed.
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