Compassionate Care Support Practitioner (Training + SVQ)

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Carrbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts and fuel 45p

Continuous in-house training

Refer a Friend £150

Employee Forum

Free Glasgow Credit Union membership

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome-focused support across Scotland, aiding individuals with disabilities and mental health needs in daily living, medication assistance, finances, meal prep, and personal care.

We offer extensive in-house training, career development, and a supportive environment with generous leave and reward schemes. Closing date approaches and applications are encouraged early.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and caring nature.
• Good observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in using computers.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals living with disabilities and/or additional support needs in daily living, including medication and finances, housework, meal prep, cooking and personal care.
• Engage with the people we support through hobbies and activities to promote wellbeing.

Skills

Empathetic

Observation skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Team player

Organisational skills

Job description

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome-focused support across Scotland, aiding individuals with disabilities and mental health needs in daily living, medication assistance, finances, meal prep, and personal care.

We offer extensive in-house training, career development, and a supportive environment with generous leave and reward schemes. Closing date approaches and applications are encouraged early.