Are you interested in Supporting Young adults out and about in the Community within the Edinburgh Area? Small group support which is different every day and keeps the work day fun and rewarding.

As a Support Practitioner with Positive Paths CIC you will be part of a fun team, with lots of opportunities to learn and try out new things with our members (e.g. kickboxing, zumba, exploring the local community and working within our hubs supporting and planning a range of activities to meet the needs of our members.

Your daily role will involve supporting the members and planning with our members creating a safe and relaxed environment for them to learn and practise new skills, build on existing ones and have fun with their friends. All Support we provide is group based, you will be working as part of a staff team, supporting our members to integrate within the group and join in with their peers in a group based learning experience.

Our Group based program runs Monday - Friday 10-3, with staff working days starting slightly earlier and finishing a little later to allow time for Planning and record keeping. Staff may be required to support Members to and from group support using Public Transport.

Applicants will be encouraged to help develop our services with our members and bring their own interests/skills into the role.

There will be opportunities within the company for further training and personal development within the role.

Does it sound like something you would be interested in?

We can’t wait to hear from you!

ABOUT POSITIVE PATHS

Positive Paths is a day and social service for individuals with additional support needs and various abilities & disabilities. Our aim is to provide opportunities for ongoing education and personal development while encouraging goal focused

projects and outcomes with a view of establishing work experience and volunteering roles.

Our social programs provide the opportunity for the members to meet each other and enjoy participating in different activities together, during evening events and short breaks during the weekends.

ESSENTIAL TRAINING/SKILLS

• SVQ 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.(or willingness to work towards this)
• Positive and motivated outlook.
• Ability to use initiative and problem solving skills
• 2 + years experience within the Additional Support Needs (ASN) /Disability field or similar (or studies connected to the field)
• Motivated and professional approach to supporting individuals with Additional Needs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and IT Skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience of facilitating groups
• High commitment to promote own learning and personal development

DESIRED

• Full Clean Driving Licence
• Experience of social care environment with group learning
• Working knowledge of Google Drive
• Availability for additional midweek or weekend overnights
• Epilepsy training
• Experiences of managing challenging behaviour

Positive Paths is a post school, Day & Social service for individuals with Additional needs and differing abilities / disabilities. We are also in process of setting up our Future Paths aimed at adults age 25+ who are looking to access employment and socialize in the community

Our aim is to provide opportunities for ongoing education & personal Development while encouraging goal focused Projects & outcomes with a view of establishing work experience and volunteering roles.

Our Social program & activities are informal and innovative ways to allow parents and carers respite while members meet socially in the evenings/ weekends or go away on Short overnight breaks together.

Individuals set their own goals while following our skills based program that offers diverse and active ways to learn and live.

The majority of our Day & Social services are undertaken in the Group setting encouraging peer learning and interaction along with positive social experiences.

We have two 'learning/resource' Hubs for our members to access within Edinburgh where staff and members meet to access our Day & Social provisions.

Applicants will be encouraged to help develop our Services with our members and take with you your own interests/skills into your role.

ESSENTIAL/ TRAINING SKILLS

• SVQ 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification. (Willingness to work towards this )
• Positive and motivated outlook.
• Ability to use initiative and problem solved
• 1 + years experience within the Additional Support Needs (ASN) /Disability field or a similar care/ educational field.
• Motivated and professional approach to supporting individuals with Additional Needs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and IT Skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

DESIRED

• Full Clean Driving License
• Experience of social care environment with group learning
• Experience of facilitating Groups
• Working knowledge of Google Drive
• Availability for additional midweek or weekend overnights
• Epilepsy training

OUTLINE OF SUPPORTING POSITIVE PATHS CIC

Positive Paths is a post school, Day & Social service for individuals with Additional Support Needs.

Our aim is to provide opportunities for ongoing education & personal Development while encouraging goal focused outcomes with the view of establishing work experience and volunteering roles.

Our Social program & activities are an informal and innovative way to allow parents and carers respite while members meet socially in the evenings/ weekends or go away on Short overnight breaks together.

Individuals set their own goals while following our skills based program that offers diverse and active ways to learn and live.

The majority of our Day & Social services are undertaken in the Group setting encouraging peer learning and interaction along with positive social experiences.

We have three 'learning/social' Bases for our members to access within Edinburgh where staff and members meet to access our Day & Social provisions.

Applicants will be encouraged to help develop our Services with our members and take with you your own interests/skills into your role.

DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

· SVQ 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.

· Positive and motivated outlook.

· Working with groups of young adults in group settings.

· Ability to use initiative and problem solve.

· 3 years experience within the Additional Support Needs (ASN) /Disability field.

· Full clean driving license.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal and IT Skills

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.