Support For Ordinary Living

We're very proud of our great staff. Each month we highlight those people who go above and beyond for the people we work for and the organisation, through our staff newsletter, UPD8.
To find out why we are so proud of our great team, have a look at our website to see some of our 'SOL Stars'!
https://www.forliving.org/sol-stars/

PRACTICE LEADER VACANCY
Are you compassionate? Are you a good listener? Do you have leadership qualities? ... Do you want to work for a values-led organisation? Do you believe people should be supported to choose and create a life for themselves within their own home and communities?
If so we have the position for you!
Support for Ordinary Living (SOL) are currently recruiting for a Practice Leader. The role holder will assist each person we support to identify their goals and work with them to achieve positive outcomes in their lives. The Practice Leader will also work with various support teams to ensure we have a well-trained and motivated workforce and ensure their support teams are fully compliant with SOL's regulatory bodies.
On top of this, you will also get to work with a tremendous team that will help you every step of the way!
Salary: £24,500 pa
Closing date: Friday 12th April 2019
Please message our Facebook page or email recruitment@forliving.org for an application pack
Our main office is in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, however, successful applicants will be expected to travel within the central belt.
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World Down Syndrome Day - Thursday 21st March 2019
Show your support for World Down Syndrome Day by wearing your brightest, odd socks this Thursday! #lotsofsocks #WorldDownSyndromeDay

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Full Time/Part Time East Renfrewshire Support Worker 8.75 o 9.50 depending on experience Throughout East Renfrewshire Area
If you are interested in working within the care sector as a Support Worker, have a passion for helping people and want to make a difference in someones life to meet there outcomes then please get in touch at Recruitment@forliving.org or call us on 01698 276206 and ask to speak to Valerie.

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Dispelling some of the myths about Down Syndrome! BBC
https://bit.ly/2aE3q80

We would like to welcome our group of new staff who have just completed their week of Mandatory training today with our in house trainer Daniel 🙌🏻