Bank Support Practitioner

Richmond Fellowship Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive difference in people's lives. As a Bank Support Practitioner, you'll provide essential support to individuals in the community, helping them with personal care, social activities, and daily living tasks. With comprehensive training and continuous professional development opportunities, you will empower those in need while gaining immense job satisfaction. This role offers a rewarding experience in the social care sector, where your contributions truly matter. If you're passionate about supporting others and want to make a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

TRFS rewards scheme

Continuous in-house training

Refer a Friend scheme

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support to individuals.
• Ability to assist individuals with daily living tasks and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care, including bathing and dressing.
• Support individuals in engaging with community activities and outings.
• Administer and monitor medication as required.

Skills

Social Support

Medical Support

Personal Care

Practical Support

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our Edinburgh services and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!

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 shadow current Support Practitioners in their day-to-day role and meet the people you will be supporting.

On top of this training we will also finance and support you to achieve your SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care in-house!

About the Role:

As a Bank Support Practitioner, your responsibilities will depend on the needs of the individuals that you support and can include:

• Social Support- Assisting individuals to engage with their communities by planning and attending outings to various clubs and leisure activities such as day centres, bowling, cinema, swimming etc.
• Medical Support- Administering and monitoring medication.
• Personal Care- Assist people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care which would include assistance with showering/bathing, dressing, arranging visits with professionals such as dentists, doctors or opticians, assisting with incontinence care.
• Practical Support- Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.

About Us:

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome-focused support to over 2800 individuals in their own homes across Scotland, making us the country`s largest provider of social care. We support individuals with a variety of different needs such as physical and/or learning disabilities, ongoing mental health issues, alcohol or substance abuse and autism. Some of the people we support can present challenging behaviour or require a high level of personal care.

We are Living Wage Accredited with the Living Wage Foundation, and have Gold in Investors in People.

• TRFS rewards scheme (which includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers)
• 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.
• Counselling & Life Works service.

On top of these excellent practical benefits the biggest benefit of all is the immense job satisfaction you will gain by making a positive difference in someone`s life.

How to Apply:

If you would be interested in applying then please click on the link at the bottom of the page and submit your application there!

If you have any difficulties whilst applying then please get in touch with our Regional Resourcing Consultant by emailing Claire at [e-mail]

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.

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: 1.5.25 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

3 Buchanan Gate
Buchanan Gate Business Park
Cumbernauld Road
Stepps
North Lanarkshire
G33 6FB
0845 013 6300