Bank Support Practitioner

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in Inverness as a Support Practitioner. This role involves providing social, medical, and personal care support to individuals, helping them engage with their communities and maintain their well-being. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided. The position offers generous annual leave, ongoing career development, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TRFS Rewards Scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Career development

Paid travel during shifts

Employee Forum

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• No prior experience in care required; full training provided.
• Must register with the SSSC within three months of starting.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with social and medical support.
• Help with personal care and daily household tasks.
• Encourage engagement in community activities.

Skills

Social Support

Medical Support

Personal Care

Practical Support

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Make a meaningful impact! Join The Richmond Fellowship Scotland as a Support Practitioner in Kinmylies and help change lives.

About the Role

We’re looking for someone to join our team as a bank Support Practitioner. No prior experience in care? No problem! We provide full training - all you need is the passion to make a difference.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity and inclusion. Everyone is valued here, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.

What You’ll Do

As a Support Practitioner, your role may 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.
• Generous annual leave
• TRFS Rewards Scheme - cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers
• Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward for successfully referring a friend, family member or colleague
• Career development - ongoing training as well as finance and support to help you achieve your SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care in-house
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance
• Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union
• HSF Health Care plan & counselling support
• Counselling & Life Works service

Next Steps

If successful, you’ll receive a conditional offer, subject to satisfactory references and a PVG check (having a conviction does not automatically disqualify you).

New team members must register with the SSSC within three months of starting.

Closing Date: 9th June 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

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