Senior Practitioner

Senior Practitioner - Discharge to Assess (Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency Placement)

Position Overview

• Role: Senior Practitioner - Discharge to Assess

• Location: South Ayrshire

• Salary: £25,541 to £27,200 per annum

• Hours: 35 hours per week (Permanent)

• Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday, 4th October 2026

About the Role

Are you ready to lead and inspire a team that helps people regain their independence after a crisis? As a staffing partner, Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to recruit for this vital Senior Practitioner position on behalf of our client.

In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a regulated service, guiding individuals on their journey from hospital to home. Working closely with the Service Manager, you will ensure vulnerable adults receive compassionate care while mentoring and developing support staff to succeed in their roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination & Collaboration: Manage referrals and liaise closely with hospitals, GP surgeries, and multi-disciplinary community teams.

• Team Leadership & Mentoring: Guide, support, and mentor staff, students, and volunteers to ensure exceptional care delivery.

• Safety & Risk Management: Conduct thorough risk assessments and welfare checks to guarantee safe living conditions.

• Operational Continuity: Manage rotas, handle out-of-hours queries, and maintain seamless service operations.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and a PDA in Supervision (or equivalent). Note: Successful candidates must register with the Scottish Social Security Council (SSSC) within 3 months of starting.

• Driving Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (business mileage paid).

• Leadership & Communication: Strong communication skills with a proven ability to lead, motivate, and mentor others.

• Experience: Background in person-centred planning and multi-disciplinary working. Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Benefits & Perks

• Leave: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy 5 extra days.

• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.

• Wellbeing Support: Access to the Headspace app, Employee Assistance Programme (CiC), and peer support networks.

• Perks: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good, and a Cycle2Work scheme.