Support Practitioner

Job description

Support Practitioner

Locations

Castle Douglas, Dumfries, Kirkcudbright, Lockerbie, Newton Stewart

Service Name

Dumfries & Galloway Service

Type of service

Learning Disabilities

Job Type

Support Practitioner

Hours of work

Full and Part Time available & Relief Hours

Salary

£13.45-£13.95 per hour

Job Description

Post: Support Practitioner

Service: Dumfries & Galloway Learning Disabilities

Based: Castle Douglas, Dumfries, Kirkcudbright, Lockerbie or Newton Stewart

Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Relief Available

Salary: £25,878 - £26,843 (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent /Casual

If you live your best life, support someone to live theirs!

At Turning Point Scotland's Dumfries & Galloway Learning Disabilities Services we have exciting opportunities available for Support Practitioners.

About Us

Our Dumfries & Galloway Learning Disabilities Services are located in the following areas: Castle Douglas, Dumfries, Kirkcudbright, Lockerbie and Newton Stewart

Each 24/7 Service supports people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, on the autistic spectrum & have mental health issues. The hours are varied to meet the needs of each person and will include sleep over shifts (paid at a rate of £107.60 per sleepover!)

Our dedicated Teams encourage the people we support to fulfil their lives with exciting and fun activities, pursue their hobbies and passions, and help create memorable experiences.

About the role

• Provide tailored support that builds skills, independence and engagement in hobbies.
• Deliver support one-to-one, alongside others and as part of a larger team.
• Accompany the people we support to community activities, groups, holidays and shopping trips.
• Provide personal care with dignity, comfort and wellbeing at heart.

About You

• Bring genuine care and commitment to helping people live their best lives.
• Be flexible and able to work as part of a rota.
• Create joyful experiences, support hobbies and celebrate every achievement.

Interviews to be held 8th & 9th October 2026

Embark on an emotionally rewarding journey and apply today!

We value lived experience, please to read more about our views.

We welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the pay points of the role and based on experience.

Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date

Job Description

Person Specification

Benefits package

Turning Point Scotland have Platinum accreditation in Investors in People. Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People's lives and achieve your own personal fulfilment.

• Comprehensive Induction
• 123 Learning and development courses
• 29 eLearning courses
• Funded qualification - SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work based assessment
• Your Career Pathway, we promote from within and advertise internally all jobs
• Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%
• Wide range of family friendly policies
• 35 holiday/public holidays days' per year.

Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle?

No

Does the post include personal care?

Yes

Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills?

Yes

Will the service users be involved in this process?

No

Contact name & details

If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100.