Compassionate Care Support Practitioner

THE RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP SCOTLAND LIMITED; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts and fuel per

Mileage allowance

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend €150 reward

Employee Forum

Free Glasgow Credit Union membership

Health care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Limited seeks compassionate Support Practitioners to assist individuals in their own homes across Motherwell. You will be trained with a fully funded SVQ and no prior care experience is required.

The role is 30 hours with weekend work on a rotational basis and a female driver is preferred due to the nature of the duties. You will support with daily living tasks, including medication, finances, housework, meals, personal care and moving and handling, while

Qualifications

• Empathetic and caring by nature.
• Strong observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Confident with using computers.
• Able to work well in a team and independently.
• Good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their own homes with disabilities in daily living tasks.
• Assist with medication and finances as required.
• Help with housework, meal preparation and personal care.
• Assist with moving and handling and cooking.
• Encourage participation in hobbies and social activities.

Skills

Empathetic

Observation skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Team player

Organisational skills

Job description

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Limited seeks compassionate Support Practitioners to assist individuals in their own homes across Motherwell. You will be trained with a fully funded SVQ and no prior care experience is required.

The role is 30 hours with weekend work on a rotational basis and a female driver is preferred due to the nature of the duties. You will support with daily living tasks, including medication, finances, housework, meals, personal care and moving and handling, while