Compassionate In-Home Caregiver (37.5h)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Rewards scheme (cash-back & discounts)

Paid travel during shifts & 45p per/m0

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend £150 reward

Employee Forum

Glasgow Credit Union membership

Health care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in Coatbridge is seeking compassionate Support Practitioners to help people in their own homes with daily living tasks and personal care.

Role involves supporting medication, finances, housework, meals and social activities; moving and handling support may be required after training. Female applicants with a full UK manual licence and their own car are eligible to apply.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and caring by nature.
• Good observation and communication skills.
• Confident using computers.
• Able to work well in a team and on your own.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Female applicants only with full UK manual licence and access to own car.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals living in their own homes with daily living tasks.
• Support with medication, finances, housework, meals, cooking and personal care.
• Occasional moving and handling support after training.
• Engage people in hobbies and social activities.

Skills

Empathy

Observation skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Teamwork and independence

Organisational skills

Job description

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in Coatbridge is seeking compassionate Support Practitioners to help people in their own homes with daily living tasks and personal care.

Role involves supporting medication, finances, housework, meals and social activities; moving and handling support may be required after training. Female applicants with a full UK manual licence and their own car are eligible to apply.