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.
Experience required
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.
Though for this particular role we are looking for someone who has experience of Complex needs, ASD, Epilepsy, Challenging behavior and who has worked within a CALMS service previously.
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: 02/06/ (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.)
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status or sexual orientation. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.