Bank Support Practitioner

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

Job summary

A leading organization in Scotland is seeking compassionate individuals for the role of Bank Support Practitioner. This flexible position allows you to work around your schedule while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks and providing emotional support. The role requires good communication skills and a caring nature. Join a dedicated team committed to high-quality, person-centered care.

Benefits

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Forum

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• Empathy and caring nature are essential.
• Good observation and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and provide emotional support.
• Cover shifts to ensure high-quality care during staff absences.

Skills

Empathetic nature

Good observation skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Confidence in using computers

Good organizational skills

Job description

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

Our amazing team in Johnstone is growing! We're looking for compassionate, creative and positive individuals to join us as Bank Support Practitioners.

Joining our bank team means flexibility that works around you, simply let us know your availability and we’ll offer shifts that suit your schedule. It’s a great opportunity to make a real difference while maintaining balance in your life!

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! We recruit on values and transferrable skills and we’ll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Bank Support Practitioner and pay you for time.

The Role

As a Bank Support Practitioner you will play a vital role within our team. You will cover shifts to ensure continued high-quality, person-centred care and support during times of annual leave, training or sickness.

Our Johnstone service provides housing support and also supports individuals living within the local community with disabilities and/or additional support needs. As a Support Practitioner, you will assist 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. As well as helping the people we support in their own homes, you’ll also provide emotional support and assist them to maintain relationships with family and friends.

The people we support enjoy being active in their communities, from arts and crafts to watching the football and going out for a tasty bite to eat, the list is endless. We also have a few people we support who volunteer or attend colleague. We’ll be looking to you to take an active interest in their hobbies and enable individuals to explore new opportunities.

To be part of our team, we’ll need you to:

• Have an empathetic and caring nature.
• Good observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in using computers.
• Be able to work well in a team environment and on your own.
• Good organisational skills.
  
  

Shift Patterns

Our dedicated friendly team provide 24/7 support which is tailored to the needs of each individual. Our shifts include earlies, days, lates, waking nights and sleepovers.

Benefits

• 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.
  
  

Closing Date: 25th May 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

If you are applying via a job board then please be aware that you must submit an application via our website otherwise we will be unable to contact you!

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!

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