Male Support Practitioner - Part-time/30 hours per week
Tayport & St Andrews
Due to the nature of the role, we can only consider male applications that hold a 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 Tayport and St Andrews as Support Practitioner on a permanent, part-time basis (30 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 & 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 looking for staff with the right values who want to make a positive difference. Our staff promote independence in a recovery-based support model. Daily tasks include, but are not limited to, daily living tasks, support needs, and personal care.
Requirements
As a Support Practitioner, you could work day shifts, evenings, weekends, and sleepovers.
About The Role
Your responsibilities will depend on the needs of those you support and can include:
* Social Support: Assisting individuals to engage with their communities by planning and attending outings to clubs and leisure activities such as day centres, cinema, and swimming.
* Medical Support: Administering and monitoring medication.
* Personal Care: Supporting individuals with showering, dressing, arranging professional visits, and incontinence care.
* Practical Support: Helping with household tasks like housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, and shopping.
About Us
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalized, outcome-focused support to over 2800 individuals across Scotland, supporting those with disabilities, mental health issues, substance abuse, and autism. Some individuals may present challenging behaviors or require high levels of personal care.
Benefits
* Cashback and discounts at retailers
* Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities
* Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward
* Free Glasgow Credit Union membership
* HSF Health Care plan
* Counselling & Life Works service
The greatest benefit is the job satisfaction from making a positive impact.
If applying via a job board, please submit your application through our website. For assistance, contact our Regional Resourcing Consultant, Scott.
Successful applicants will receive a conditional offer pending references and PVG checks. All staff must register with the SSSC within 3 months.
Closing Date: 18/6/25 (may close early)
PVG checks are required; having a conviction does not necessarily disqualify you. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to inclusion regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental, or sexual orientation.
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