Support Practitioner

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by becoming a Support Practitioner with The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our Kinmylies services.

We are currently able to offer Full-Time, Part-Time and Bank contracts in and around the Kinmylies area working across different services. You will be joining a team that supports 3 adult males, no previous experience is required as full training is provided, we are looking for people to join our team who want to make a positive impact on someone's life!

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.

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:

· Generous annual leave.

· TRFS rewards scheme (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 colleague.

· Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment.

· 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- 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 3 months of their start date.

Closing Date: 17/12/2024 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)