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Female Support Practitioner – TD/VP – 14 hours + Sleepover

South Ayrshire
Full-time
26th June 2026
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  • Ref:TD/VP
  • Area:South Ayrshire
  • Pay:£13.45 per hour plus sleepover payment
  • Closing Date:26th June 2026
  • Interview Date:TBC

Veronica is an outgoing, friendly, chatty and active young woman who lives in her own home in Prestwick.

Veronica loves spending time with her family, singing, shopping, horse riding, attending groups and general girly things.

Veronica is looking for someone who:

Is flexible in working times, as post includes evening, weekends and sleepovers.

Is confident promoting clear and consistent boundaries

Has the ability to stick to and promote structure and routines

Has the strength of character to adapt to challenging situations

Is a strong community connector

Has a good sense of humour and is good fun

Is adventurous, forward thinking and motivated

Is patient, a good listener, and good communicator

Can motivate and support Valerie to take care of her home

Is a dedicated person who will help her lead life to the full

Is patient

Is fit and active who enjoys the outdoors

Essential for the Support Practitioner role is that you can demonstrate the following

Understands and works in a person centred way

Understands the importance of family involvement

Understands all behaviour is communication

Has excellent communication and written skills

Desirable

An understanding or experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities

SVQ Level 2/3 in Social Care (or equivalent) or willing to work towards this

This role involves shift work including evening, weekends, sleepovers and public holidays.

You can only be appointed for this post if you are registered with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and are able to register with the Scottish Social Services Council when required for your post.

If you would like an informal discussion before applying, please call Tracey on 01563 825555 or 07811 452378 during office hours.