Support Practitioner - Waken Nights

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Support Practitioner in Inverness, where you'll make a positive difference in people's lives. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided. Enjoy generous benefits, including annual leave, travel allowances, and continuous development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training

Refer a Friend scheme

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with social support and community engagement.
• Provide personal care including bathing and dressing assistance.
• Help maintain tenancy through daily household tasks.

Job description

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by becoming a Support Practitioner with The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our Inverness services and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!

You do not need prior experience in care to apply, as we will invest in your qualifications and provide full training through our award-winning learning & development team before you start.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status, or sexual orientation. Our mission is to welcome everyone and foster inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and invite everyone to join us.

About the Role

Your responsibilities as a Support Practitioner could include:

1. Social Support: Assisting individuals to engage with their communities by planning and attending outings to leisure activities such as day centres, cinema, swimming, etc.
2. Personal Care: Supporting people to maintain their wellbeing through assistance with bathing, dressing, arranging visits with healthcare professionals, incontinence care, etc.
3. Practical Support: Helping people maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, and shopping.

Benefits include:

• Generous annual leave
• TRFS rewards scheme (cash-back and discounts at various retailers)
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance
• Continuous in-house training and career development opportunities
• Refer a Friend scheme with a £150 reward
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union
• Counselling & Life Works service

All successful applicants will receive a conditional offer, pending satisfactory references and PVG check; having a conviction does not necessarily exclude you from working in this sector.

All new staff must register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting.

Closing Date: 11th June 2025 (We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if filled)

Note: Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.

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