Compassionate Care Support Practitioner (20h, Driving)

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Shotts; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

Mileage allowance 45p per mile

In-house training and career growth

Refer a Friend £150

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is recruiting for a Support Practitioner in Shotts. No prior care experience is required; training will be provided, including a fully funded SVQ. The role is 20 hours per week and requires female applicants who drive with their own car.

Weekend work is on a rotational basis. You will assist individuals living in their own homes with disabilities in daily tasks, including medication, finances, household chores, meals, mobility, cooking, and personal care, while

Qualifications

• No care experience required; they recruit on values and transferrable skills.
• Fully funded SVQ training provided.
• Role is 20 hours per week.
• Weekend work on a rotational basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals living in their own homes with disabilities and/or additional support needs in daily living tasks.
• Provide support with medication and finances, housework, meal preparation, moving and handling, cooking and personal care.
• Engage with the people supported in hobbies and activities, both in and out of the home.

Skills

Empathetic

Observation skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is recruiting for a Support Practitioner in Shotts. No prior care experience is required; training will be provided, including a fully funded SVQ. The role is 20 hours per week and requires female applicants who drive with their own car.

Weekend work is on a rotational basis. You will assist individuals living in their own homes with disabilities in daily tasks, including medication, finances, household chores, meals, mobility, cooking, and personal care, while