Community Care Support Practitioner — Part-Time

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Greenock; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Cash-back discounts

Mileage allowance 45p per mile

In-house training & career progression

Refer a Friend £150

Employee Forum

Health care plan

Union membership

Counselling & Life Works

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in Greenock is seeking compassionate individuals to join as Support Practitioners. These part-time roles (30 hours per week) require a full UK manual driving licence with at least one year of driving experience and access to your own car for supporting clients in their homes and community.

No prior care experience is required; we value values and transferable skills and will provide fully funded SVQ training to help you grow in a rewarding social care career.

Qualifications

• You don't need care-experience to start; we value values and transferrable skills.
• We provide fully funded SVQ training.
• Essential you hold a full UK manual driving licence with at least 1 year of driving experience and access to your own car.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living activities including meals, medications and appointments.
• Assist with moving, finances and personal care as part of in-home support.
• Encourage social connections and personal hobbies to reduce isolation.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Empathy

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in Greenock is seeking compassionate individuals to join as Support Practitioners. These part-time roles (30 hours per week) require a full UK manual driving licence with at least one year of driving experience and access to your own car for supporting clients in their homes and community.

No prior care experience is required; we value values and transferable skills and will provide fully funded SVQ training to help you grow in a rewarding social care career.