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Make a positive difference in someone’s life by becoming a Support Practitioner with The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our Tain services and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!
We are currently able to offer Full-Time, Part-Time, and Bank contracts.
We are only able to consider applications from female candidates due to the nature of the service.
You do not need to have prior experience 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.
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status, or sexual orientation. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us.
About The Role
Your responsibilities as a Support Practitioner could include:
1. 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.
2. Personal Care: Assisting people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care, which could include assistance with bathing, dressing, arranging visits with the dentist/doctor, incontinence care.
3. Practical Support: Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave
* TRFS rewards scheme (which includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers)
* Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance
* Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care
* Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward for successfully referring a friend, family member, or colleague
* Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union
* HSF Health Care plan
* Counselling & Life Works service
All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer, subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG checks.
Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.
All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.
PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.
Closing Date: 28/05/2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Mental Health Care
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