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Support Practitioner Female Only, Edinburgh
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Client:
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
Location:
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
28e7440acc67
Job Views:
12
Posted:
28.04.2025
Expiry Date:
12.06.2025
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Job Description:
Make a positive difference in someone’s life by becoming a Support Practitioner with The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our Edinburgh services and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!
We are currently only able to offer Full Time Support Practitioner contracts within the Edinburgh team.
You do not need to have worked in care to apply as we will invest in your qualifications and provide full training through our award-winning learning & development team prior to starting.
Due to the requirements of the service, we can only accept applications from female candidates.
Happily, we can accept non-drivers for this role.
About the Role :
Your responsibilities as a Support Practitioner could include:
· Social Support - Assisting individuals to engage with their communities by planning and attending outings to various leisure activities such as day centres, cinema, swimming etc.
· Personal Care - Assisting people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care which would include assistance with bathing, dressing, arranging visits with the dentist/doctor, incontinence care.
· Practical Support - Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.
Key Benefits :
* TRFS rewards scheme (cash-back and discounts at various retailers)
* Refer a Friend scheme- £150 bonus!
* TRFS currently has a Gold Investors in People award.
* TRFS is accredited as a Living Wage employer by the Living Wage foundation.
All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer- this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG:having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.
All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of their start date.
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
Closing Date: 20/08/2024 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)
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