Support Practitioner - Day Services Glasgow
| Posting date: | 08 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Plus excellent staff benefits |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sense Scotland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JT1144 |
Summary
Sense Scotland Day Support Service - Join today and make a real difference!
TouchBase Glasgow is a purpose-built centre located in the Kinning Park area, designed to provide a variety of support services for adults with disabilities and additional needs. It offers a vibrant environment where people can engage in a range of activities, from arts and music to physical and social pursuits. The day centre aims to foster personal growth, community involvement, and individual independence.
As part of our team, you’ll join a fun, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, supporting people with diverse interests, hobbies, and personalities. You’ll play a key role in helping them live meaningful lives, engaging in activities they love and exploring new opportunities both within TouchBase and out in the community. Building trusting relationships is central to this role, providing a foundation for helping each person achieve their personal goals and unlock their full potential.
Shift Patterns - Our day centre operates six days a week, offering working hours between 8:00am and 8:00pm.
Your role will involve:
>Supporting and monitoring healthcare needs, including administering medication and providing personal care.
>Promoting independence and respecting individuality in line with each person’s Support Plan.
>Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of daily tasks and activities.
>Collaborating effectively with colleagues, families, and the individuals we support to ensure high-quality care and communication.
What you will need to succeed
>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
Sense Scotland - We care We connect We communicate
TouchBase Glasgow is a purpose-built centre located in the Kinning Park area, designed to provide a variety of support services for adults with disabilities and additional needs. It offers a vibrant environment where people can engage in a range of activities, from arts and music to physical and social pursuits. The day centre aims to foster personal growth, community involvement, and individual independence.
As part of our team, you’ll join a fun, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, supporting people with diverse interests, hobbies, and personalities. You’ll play a key role in helping them live meaningful lives, engaging in activities they love and exploring new opportunities both within TouchBase and out in the community. Building trusting relationships is central to this role, providing a foundation for helping each person achieve their personal goals and unlock their full potential.
Shift Patterns - Our day centre operates six days a week, offering working hours between 8:00am and 8:00pm.
Your role will involve:
>Supporting and monitoring healthcare needs, including administering medication and providing personal care.
>Promoting independence and respecting individuality in line with each person’s Support Plan.
>Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of daily tasks and activities.
>Collaborating effectively with colleagues, families, and the individuals we support to ensure high-quality care and communication.
What you will need to succeed
>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
Sense Scotland - We care We connect We communicate
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.