Make a Positive Difference - Join The Richmond Fellowship Scotland!
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make an impact? Join The Richmond Fellowship Scotland as a Support Practitioner in Angus and help support those who need it most in our communities. We provide essential services in Arbroath, Carnoustie, Monifieth, Forfar, Montrose, and Kirriemuir-and we’d love for you to be part of our team!
Driver Only Positions
Due to the location of our services, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
No Experience? No Problem!
We provide full training through our award-winning Learning & Development team before you start. This includes - Classroom-based sessions, E-learning modules, Shadowing experienced Support Practitioners to gain hands-on experience. This ensures you feel confident and well-prepared in your new role.
Flexible Working Opportunities
1. Full-Time, Part-Time, and Bank Roles Available!
2. You must be flexible, as shifts vary between early, back, late, and sleepovers.
About the Role
As a Support Practitioner, your responsibilities may include:
3. Social Support - Helping individuals engage with their communities by planning and attending outings such as day centres, cinema, swimming, and other leisure activities.
4. Medical Support - Administering and monitoring medication.
5. Personal Care - Supporting wellbeing by assisting with bathing, dressing, incontinence care, and arranging healthcare appointments.
6. Practical Support - Encouraging daily household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, ironing, cooking, and shopping to help individuals maintain their tenancy.
Key Benefits
7. Generous annual leave
8. TRFS Rewards Scheme - Cashback and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers
9. Paid travel during shifts & 45p per mile fuel allowance
10. Continuous in-house training & career development opportunities
11. Refer a Friend Scheme - £ reward for successfully referring a colleague
12. Employee Forum - A platform to voice opinions and provide feedback to enhance the working environment
13. Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union
14. HSF Health Care Plan
15. Counselling & LifeWorks Support Service
Next Steps
All successful applicants will receive a conditional offer, subject to satisfactory references and PVG checks. (Having a conviction does not necessarily exclude you from working in this sector.)
16. New staff members must register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.
17. Closing Date: 05/09/ (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.)