Support Practitioner
Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report
This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.
Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark
Compare US ($) vs UK (£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay
Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.
Position Overview & Specifications
Looking for a role support people with complex needs? Are you keen to learn next skills and be supported along the way? If so then being a Support Practitioner for Sense Scotland could be a great role for you!
We are currently recruiting Support Practitioner's within our services in Bridge of Earn, Perth. This is a new service and an opportunity to support someone who has complex needs. We are offering full or part time, permanent contracts and will train and support you to deliver quality care.
What your day will look like:
You will be working 1;2;1 with individuals supporting them with day to day living and helping them achieve their ambitions and goals. No two days are same and your role will include helping support someone with cooking, cleaning, attending appointments, managing finances and getting involved with hobbies and interests the person may have, such as; bowling, swimming, walking, shopping and arts and crafts. There will be personal care involved and guidance/training will be provided.
This role would be great for you if you are:
- An excellent communicator and willing to learn
- Passionate about helping others and making a difference to someone's life
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Willing support others and help them achieve their goals and ambitions
- Happy to support personal care
- Flexible to work over 7 days
- Can work independently
- Enjoy being involved in community-based activities and outdoors
- An excellent time keeper
What you will get in return
- Generous annual leave entitlement – 36 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Pension scheme
- Training and Development - we support social care qualifications via out onsite SVQ centre
- Life Assurance Benefit
- Perkbox scheme/staff discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual Employee Awards Event
- Blue Light Card Membership – receive many discounts when you join
- £500 retention bonus once completed probationary period
- Staff referral incentive - £500 for every successful candidate you refer T&C’s apply
- Health and wellbeing support
- Access to ABC platform (Anti-Burnout Club)
- HSF (Hospital Saturday Fund)
- Opportunity to take part in our Fundraising events
- Monthly staff award £voucher draw
- Registered with Concert for Carers
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10 - 37 per week
Salary: £10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends only
Physical setting:
- Care home
- Extra care housing
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bridge of Earn, Perth and Kinross: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: BOE
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Civic, Welfare & Social Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Support Practitioner roles across Sense Scotland's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Civic, Welfare & Social Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)
Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.
Principal Data Analytics Specialist
Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer
Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)
Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)
Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture
Apply for this Position
Receive high-paying Civic, Welfare & Social Services openings directly to your inbox.
