If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and want to make a positive difference in the lives of the people we support in Dumfries, we would love to hear from you
Location: Dumfries, Scotland
Salary: £13.70 per hour
Hours: Full Time
Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks paid annual leave per year
Reporting to: Service Manager
Requirements: Full driving licence and access to a reliable car
About the Role
Willstac Home Care is looking for a compassionate, reliable and experienced Senior Support Practitioner to join our team in Dumfries.
You will provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals in their own homes, helping them maintain their dignity, independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
As a senior member of the team, you will also provide guidance and support to other care staff and assist the Service Manager in maintaining safe, effective and consistent care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide person-centred care and support in accordance with individual care plans.
- Support with personal care, medication, meal preparation and daily living activities.
- Promote independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing.
- Support individuals to attend appointments and participate in community activities.
- Provide guidance and support to Support Practitioners.
- Assist with care plans, risk assessments and monitoring the quality of care.
- Maintain accurate care records and report concerns or changes in people's needs.
- Support new staff through induction, shadowing and workplace guidance.
- Work collaboratively with families, colleagues and other professionals.
- Support safeguarding and compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
- Uphold the SSSC Codes of Practice and maintain professional standards.
About You
The successful candidate will be:
- Caring, compassionate and respectful.
- Experienced in providing health or social care support.
- Confident in supporting and guiding colleagues.
- Reliable, organised and able to work independently.
- Committed to person-centred care and promoting independence.
- Able to communicate effectively with individuals, families and professionals.
- Committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Willing to undertake ongoing training and professional development.
- In possession of a full driving licence and access to a reliable car.
What We Offer
- £13.70 per hour
- Full-time employment
- 5.6 weeks paid annual leave
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Regular supervision and professional development
- Supportive management and a positive working environment
- Opportunities for career development within health and social care
Pre-employment checks, satisfactory references, right-to-work verification and PVG requirements will apply.
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
