Support Practitioner; Driver

Is 2026 your year to shine in a brand new rewarding job? We might have just the opportunity you're looking for!

Our fabulous #Team Linkwood in Irvine are on the lookout for an understanding and patient new colleague with a good sense of humour to join them on a permanent part-time (30 hours per week) basis.

Our small, friendly and dedicated team provide 1:1 support for a gentleman who has learning and physical disabilities and is non-verbal. Your main aim will be to support this gentleman maintain his own tenancy and assist with all aspects of his daily living, including meal planning, cooking, medication, household tasks, finances and personal care.

This gentleman's life line is his mobility car, so we are looking for someone who has a full, clean manual driving licence with at least one year of experience on the roads. Most days you will find yourself out for drives as the gentleman loves people watching and exploring new places. He also really enjoys a variety of sensory activities going to the local disco every Sunday.

You don't need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and we'll give you all the training you'll need. We'll pay you for your training and will even fund your SVQ Level (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees too!

• A caring and compassionate attitude and approach
• The ability to work well in a team and on your own initiative
• Confidence to go in the water as swimming is a regular activity
• Great communication skills
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Confidence in the use of computers
• A full driving licence with a minimum of 1 year's experience on the roads

As we're dedicated to providing the best round the clock support possible, shift patterns fall into day  hours) and waking night  hours) shifts. Waking nights would be worked on a rotational basis and are paid at your normal hourly rate, plus an additional payment per night.

Along with hosting our annual to celebrate and recognise the impact and dedication of our colleagues and the achievements of the people we support, there are some other great perks that you will receive when you join our team:

• You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn't feel like work
• Your job actually changes and improves lives - you'll make a difference in your local community
• We have a culture of empowering our colleagues and teamwork
• No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes
• We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
• We reimburse your yearly SSSC registration fees
• Access to funded qualifications through our SQA approved, award winning Training Academy
• Ongoing continued 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

Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!

We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible and hold the right to close our advert early. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Tracey Wilson on .

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.

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.

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.