Bank Support Practitioner

THE RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP SCOTLAND LIMITED; City of Edinburgh; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 17.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

TRFS Reward Scheme with discounts at高街

Generous annual leave

Continuous in-house training and dev

Refer a Friend €150 reward

Glasgow Credit Union membership

HSF Health Plan

Counselling and LifeWorks service

Descripción de la vacante

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Limited in Edinburgh is seeking Bank Support Practitioners to deliver high-quality, person-centred support on an as-needed basis. You may be asked to work 1-2 shifts per week, helping with meals, personal care, medication, and community activities while building trusting relationships with the people we support.

Shifts are varied, including early, late, sleepovers or nights, with weekend and holiday coverage.

Formación

• Caring, empathetic and patient approach to support users.
• Excellent communication skills with service users and colleagues.
• Comfort with computers and digital systems used in daily work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Support with meal preparation and medication.
• Provide personal care and assist with moving and handling.
• Support individuals to attend appointments and community activities.
• Encourage hobbies, interests, social opportunities and confidence-building.
• Assist with budgeting, daily living skills and personal organisation.
• Provide emotional support and help maintain relationships.

Conocimientos

Caring & empathetic

Excellent communication

Computers & digital systems

Independent & team work

Organisational skills

Descripción del empleo

Are you looking for a rewarding role that fits around your commitments? If you share our values and you're ready for genuine job satisfaction, then look no further.

We're on the lookout for motivated and creative individuals with a positive attitude to join us in Edinburghas Bank Support Practitioners.

It would be advantageous if you had a full UK driving licence.

Our bank contracts offer flexibility over the days and hours you work. Tell us when you are available, and we will look to give you shifts that fit. This is a Bank (as and when required) role, meaning shifts will be offered based on service needs. If you're looking for full-time, guaranteed hours, this may not be the right fit, but if you want flexibility, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to the needs of the service, you must have a full UK driving licence to drive the mobility cars if required.

The Role:

As a Bank Support Practitioner, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support when it's needed most. You will help ensure consistent support during staff leave, sickness or training. To build trusting relationships with the people we support, we ask that you ideally pick up 1-2 shifts per week.

You will be part of a dedicated and friendly team, supporting individuals with all aspects of daily living including meal preparation, medication, going to appointments and activities, managing personal finances, support with moving and handling and personal care. You'll also provide emotional support and assist them to maintain relationships with family and friends. Some individuals have complex communication needs and use different communication tools to meet their needs.

To be a great Bank Support Practitioner, you will bring:

• A caring and empathetic nature
• Excellent communication skills
• Confidence with computers and digital systems
• The ability to work well both independently and within a team
• Strong organisational skills

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting with meal preparation and medication
• Providing personal care and assisting with moving and handling
• Supporting individuals to attend appointments and community activities
• Encouraging hobbies, interests, social opportunities and confidence-building
• Supporting with budgeting, daily living skills and personal organisation
• Providing emotional support and helping individuals maintain positive relationships

No two days are the same, and every shift offers the chance to make a meaningful difference.

Shift Patterns:

Our service provides 24/7 support. As part of the bank team, you may be offered:

• Early shifts from 7:30am
• Late shifts finishing at 9:30pm or 10pm
• Sleepovers
• Waking night
• Weekends and public holidays

Benefits:

• TRFS Reward Scheme with discounts at high street and online retailers
• Generous annual leave
• Continuous in-house training and development opportunities
• Refer a Friend scheme with a €150 reward
• Free membership of Glasgow Credit Union
• HSF Health Plan
• Counselling and LifeWorks service

Closing Date: 30.10.26 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time).

Please note, our smoking policy applies to this role. Please contact [e-mail] if you have any questions.

All successful candidates will receive a conditional offer subject to satisfactory references and PVG checks. Having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector. New staff must register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status or sexual orientation. Our aim is to welcome everyone and build inclusive teams.

We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.

Join us and be part of something bigger!