Female Support Practitioner (Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence)

Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. As a Support Practitioner, you will provide essential support to individuals, promoting their independence and well-being. With no prior experience necessary, you will receive comprehensive training and the opportunity to achieve an SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. Enjoy a fulfilling career where your contributions truly matter, and experience the satisfaction of helping others navigate their daily lives. This role offers flexibility with full-time, part-time, and bank shifts available, ensuring a work-life balance that suits your needs.

Benefits

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training

Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in engaging with their communities and attending activities.
• Administer and monitor medication as required.
• Support personal care and daily living tasks.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Female Support Practitioner (Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence)

Female Support Practitioner Glenrothes

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our East Fife services and help support the people who need it most in our communities!

No previous experience in care is required as you will be provided with full training by our excellent and award-winning learning & development team prior to starting. This training consists of classroom-based sessions and e-learning as well as the opportunity to shadow current Support Practitioners in their day-to-day role.

We will also finance and support you to achieve your SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care in-house!

You must hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

We are actively looking for staff that have the right values who want to make a positive difference in a person’s life. Our staff are working to promote independence in a recovery-based model of support. Daily tasks include, but are not limited to, daily living tasks, a variety of other support needs, and personal care.

Requirements:

As a Support Practitioner, you could be expected to work weekends, shift patterns, and sleepovers if required. This will include Full Time, Part time, and Bank shifts.

About the Role:

Your responsibilities will depend on the needs of the individuals that you support and can include:

• Social Support: Assisting individuals to engage with their communities by planning and attending outings to various clubs and leisure activities.
• Medical Support: Administering and monitoring medication.
• Personal Care: Assisting people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care.
• Practical Support: Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks.

About Us:

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome-focused support to over 2800 individuals in their own homes across Scotland, making us the country’s largest provider of social care.

Benefits:

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

On top of these excellent practical benefits, the biggest benefit of all is the immense job satisfaction you will gain by making a positive difference in someone’s life.

How to Apply:

If you would be interested in applying, please click on the link at the bottom of the page and submit your application there!

Closing Date: 3rd March 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point).

PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.

All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.

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

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.