Empathetic Care Support Practitioner – Training & Growth in Perth

THE RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP SCOTLAND LIMITED; Perth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

45p per mile fuel allowance

Continuous in-house training

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Forum

Free Glasgow Credit Union membership

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Limited in Perth is seeking compassionate and creative individuals to join as Support Practitioners. You will assist people living in their own homes with disabilities and/or additional support needs, including help with medication, finances, housework, meals, cooking and personal care.

No prior care experience is required; we recruit on values and transferrable skills. We provide full training and a fully funded SVQ, plus opportunities for professional

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in their own homes with disabilities and/or support needs in daily living activities, including support with medication and finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care.
• Engage with the people supported through activities and interests, such as going out, cinema, gym or group activities.

Skills

empathetic and caring

observation skills

communication skills

computer literacy

teamwork

organizational skills

Tools

Computers

Job description

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Limited in Perth is seeking compassionate and creative individuals to join as Support Practitioners. You will assist people living in their own homes with disabilities and/or additional support needs, including help with medication, finances, housework, meals, cooking and personal care.

No prior care experience is required; we recruit on values and transferrable skills. We provide full training and a fully funded SVQ, plus opportunities for professional