Compassionate Support Practitioner - Empower Lives

THE RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP SCOTLAND LIMITED; Scotland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Travel during shifts and 45p per mile

Continuous in-house training

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 is seeking compassionate Support Practitioners to work with individuals in their own homes across Scotland. You will assist with daily living, including medication support, finances, personal care and domestic tasks while promoting independence and dignity.

No prior care experience is required as full training is provided, including SVQ funding. A full UK driving licence is essential and applicants must meet the service’s safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and caring nature.
• Good observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in using computers.
• Able to work well in a team and on your own.
• Good organisational skills.
• Must have a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals living in their own homes with daily living, including support with medication and finances, housework, meals, cooking and personal care.
• Engage with people we support in activities they enjoy, from outings to gym sessions and group activities.
• Be collaborative with the team to provide consistent, person-centred care.

Skills

Empathetic

Observation

Communication

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking compassionate Support Practitioners to work with individuals in their own homes across Scotland. You will assist with daily living, including medication support, finances, personal care and domestic tasks while promoting independence and dignity.

No prior care experience is required as full training is provided, including SVQ funding. A full UK driving licence is essential and applicants must meet the service’s safeguarding requirements.