Support Practitioner (must hold a full UK manual driving licence)
Support Practitioner - Full-time (39 hours per week)
Levenmouth
Due to the nature of the role, we can only consider applications from candidates that hold a full UK manual driving licence.
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland makes a real difference in supporting people with their everyday lives. We have an exciting opportunity to join our service based in Levenmouth as Support Practitioner on a permanent, full-time basis (39 hours per week).
No previous experience in care is required as you will be provided with full training by our excellent and award-winning learning and development team prior to starting. This training initially consists of classroom-based sessions and e-learning, as well as the opportunity to be at the start of an exciting new service where you will shadow current Support Practitioners and meet the people you will be supporting.
We will also finance and support you to achieve your SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care in-house. We are actively looking for staff that have the right values and want to make a positive difference in a person’s life. Our staff work to promote independence within a recovery-based support model.
Daily tasks include, but are not limited to, supporting with daily living tasks, personal care, and other support needs.
Requirements:
As a Support Practitioner, you could be expected to work day shifts, evening shifts, weekends, and sleepovers.
About the Role:
Your responsibilities will depend on the needs of the individuals you support and can include:
* Social Support: Assisting individuals to engage with their communities through outings to clubs, leisure activities, day centres, cinema, and swimming.
* Medical Support: Administering and monitoring medication.
* Personal Care: Supporting individuals with showering, bathing, dressing, and arranging visits with healthcare professionals.
* Practical Support: Helping individuals maintain their tenancy through household tasks such as housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, and shopping.
About Us:
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised, outcome-focused support to over 2800 individuals across Scotland, supporting those with physical and/or learning disabilities, mental health issues, substance abuse, and autism.
Benefits:
* Cashback and discounts at high street and online retailers
* Paid travel during shifts and fuel allowance
* Continuous in-house training and career development opportunities
* Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward
* Free membership of Glasgow Credit Union
* HSF Health Care plan
* Counselling & Life Works service
To apply, please submit your application via our website. For assistance, contact our Regional Resourcing Consultant at scoupland@trfs.org.uk. Successful applicants will receive a conditional offer, subject to references and PVG checks. All staff must register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting.
Closing Date: 5/9/25. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.
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