Bank Support Practitioner - Driver only (manual)

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Chickerell; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Mileage allowance 45p per mile

In-house training

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking Bank Support Practitioners to assist individuals living at home with disabilities and/or additional support needs. You’ll help with daily tasks including medication, finances, meals, personal care and housework, in a compassionate, client-centered manner.

Applicants must have a full UK manual driving licence to drive the supported person’s car. We offer in-house training, mileage allowance of 45p per mile, and opportunities to develop within social

Qualifications

• Empathetic, caring nature and ability to support individuals with disabilities.
• Good observation skills to monitor needs and report changes.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Competence with computers for documentation and scheduling.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals living at home with daily tasks and personal care.
• Assist with medication, finances, meal prep, housework and mobility.
• Engage in activities and accompany individuals on outings.
• Maintain records and communicate changes to the care team.
• Ensure safety, dignity and respect in all interactions.

Skills

Empathetic, caring nature

Observation skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Teamwork and independent work

Organisational skills

Job description

As a Support Practitioner, you will assist individuals living in their own homes with disabilities and/or additional support needs in all aspects of their daily lives, including support with medication and finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care.

Our fantastic team are on the lookout for compassionate and creative individuals with a positive attitude to join them as a Bank Support Practitioners.

Due to the needs of this service, we can only accept applications from candidates who have a full UK manual driving licence, to be able to drive the supported person's car.

It would be advantageous, if candidates have previous experience of supporting indiviudals with autism and complex needs., The people we support have a variety of different hobbies which we'll be looking to you to take an active interest in, from going out for a tasty bite or catching the latest movie to a gym session or group activity, the list is endless.

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.

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 behavior or require a high level of personal care.

Benefits include:

• 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.

We're looking to fill this post as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if suitable candidates are found before the advert closes.

Closing Date: 10/11/#####

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.

Please note, our smoking policy applies to this role.

We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.