Wellbeing Practitioner

Job Purpose

Our Wellbeing Practitioners support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, supporting people to achieve the things that matter to them.

Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Job Details

We are looking for a Wellbeing Practitioner to join an existing team to support a lively young man who receives 24/7 support from Thistle. The young man lives in Craigmillar, Edinburgh.

He is full of energy and life and needs someone similar to help him through his day.

This position is either one position at 35 hours per week, or two positions at 15 and 20 hours per week.

Shifts are to be discussed at interview. Please note that these can include a sleepover. We are looking for someone with flexibility and willingness to work occasional weekends.

About this opportunity

The gentleman has autism and secondary delay syndrome. He is non verbal and will need support with all aspects of personal care. A driving license would be preferable but is not necessary.

• He has learning delay syndrome and can be highly vocal at times.
• He is incontinent at times so requires assistance with personal care.
• He leads a busy, full, life of scheduled activities which are in place to help him progress in his life, and maintain his home. Many of these activities include working and being in close contact with animals, so an interest in this is desirable as it is a big part of his life.
• His team are expected to actively participate in some sporting activities he enjoys, which include cycling and trampolines. Household duties and personal care are also part of the daily routine, which you would be expected to help and encourage him to complete.
• Sometimes, certain events can present a very difficult time for this young man. These can cause him to become upset and requires the utmost attention and diligence of his PA’s, working together to help him through these times and keep him safe.
• This is an extremely fun, rewarding and challenging role. Prospective candidates require a good sense of humour, patience, resilience, understanding, willingness, excellent communication skills, ability to plan ahead and also think on their feet. The young man has his own car, so a driving licence is preferable to the role.

You would be joining an existing team who work closely together to ensure he leads the best quality of life possible. We achieve this by meeting regularly where we discuss and agree, with the young man and his family, how best we can help him keep progressing in a positive direction.

If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact Paul Gardner on 07910 892 050 or Paul.Gardner@thistle.org.uk

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