Compassionate Support Practitioner - Start Your Care Career

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Leven; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Discounts at retailers

Fuel allowance 45p/mile

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend £150

Employee forum

Credit Union membership

Health care plan

Counselling and LifeWorks

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is hiring a Support Practitioner based in Levenmouth. You don’t need prior care experience; training and a fully funded SVQ are provided. Applications from female candidates holding a full UK manual driving licence are welcome.

You will support individuals at home with daily living tasks, medications, finances, meal prep and personal care, while encouraging hobbies and social activities. We offer extensive training and a supportive team environment.

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 independently.
• Good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals living in their own homes with disabilities and/or additional needs.
• Assist with medication and finances, housework, meals and personal care.
• Engage with people in hobbies and activities to promote wellbeing.
• Work day/evening/weekend shifts and sleepovers as required.

Skills

Empathy

Observation

Verbal & written communication

Computer use

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Tools

Computers

Job description

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is hiring a Support Practitioner based in Levenmouth. You don’t need prior care experience; training and a fully funded SVQ are provided. Applications from female candidates holding a full UK manual driving licence are welcome.

You will support individuals at home with daily living tasks, medications, finances, meal prep and personal care, while encouraging hobbies and social activities. We offer extensive training and a supportive team environment.