Female Support Practitioner Driver – Training & Benefits

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

Fuel allowance

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend £150

Employee Forum

Glasgow Credit Union membership

Counselling & Life Works

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in Edinburgh is seeking compassionate Female Support Practitioners with a driver’s licence to join our team. No prior care experience required; we hire on values and transferable skills and provide full training including a funded SVQ.

As a Support Practitioner you will assist people in their own homes with daily living, medication, finances, meals and personal care, and support their hobbies and independence.

Qualifications

• No care experience needed; training provided including a funded SVQ.
• Only female candidates with a full UK driving licence can apply.
• Empathetic and caring with good observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Confidence in using computers and basic IT.
• Ability to work well in a team and on your own.
• Good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals living in their own homes with daily living activities, including medication and finances.
• Support with housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care, while encouraging hobbies and independence.

Skills

Empathy and caring

Observation skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Teamwork and independence

Organisational skills

Job description

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in Edinburgh is seeking compassionate Female Support Practitioners with a driver’s licence to join our team. No prior care experience required; we hire on values and transferable skills and provide full training including a funded SVQ.

As a Support Practitioner you will assist people in their own homes with daily living, medication, finances, meals and personal care, and support their hobbies and independence.