Female Support Practitioner (must hold a full UK driving licence)

Vacancy Filler; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Kirkcaldy is looking for a Female Support Practitioner to aid individuals in their daily lives. The role offers part-time hours with full training, including support for achieving an SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care. Responsibilities include social, medical, and personal support, promoting independence in a caring environment. Competitive benefits include cashback on retail purchases and paid travel during shifts.

Benefits

Cashback and discounts at retailers

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training

Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• No previous experience in care required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in engaging with their communities.
• Administer and monitor medication.
• Provide personal care, including bathing and dressing.
• Help maintain tenancy through household tasks.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

Female Support Practitioner (must hold a full UK driving licence)

Part-time Female Support Practitioner, Kirkcaldy
Salary: £26,162 pro rata
Due to the nature of the role, we can only consider female candidates that hold a full UK driving licence.

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland makes a real difference in supporting people with their everyday lives. We have an exciting opportunity to join our service based in Kirkcaldy as Support Practitioner. 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 initially consists of classroom-based sessions and e-learning, as well as the opportunity to be at the start of the journey of an exciting new service where you will shadow current Support Practitioners in their day-to-day role and meet the people you will be supporting.

On top of this training, we will also finance and support you to achieve your SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care in-house. We are actively looking for staff that have the right values and want to make a positive difference in a person’s life. Our staff work to promote independence in a recovery-based model of support.

Daily tasks include, but are not limited to, daily living tasks, support needs, and personal care.

Requirements:

As a Support Practitioner, you could be expected to work day shifts, evening shifts, weekends, and sleepovers.

About the Role:

Your responsibilities will depend on the needs of the individuals 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, such as day centres, cinema, and swimming.
• Medical Support: Administering and monitoring medication.
• Personal Care: Assisting people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting personal care, including showering/bathing, dressing, arranging visits with professionals, and assisting with incontinence care.
• Practical Support: Helping people maintain their tenancy by encouraging household tasks such as housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, and shopping.

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. We support individuals with various needs, including disabilities, mental health issues, substance abuse, and autism. Some individuals may present challenging behaviour or require a high level of personal care.

Benefits:

• Cashback and discounts at high street and online retailers
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance
• Continuous in-house training and career development opportunities
• Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union
• HSF Health Care plan
• Counselling & Life Works service

The greatest benefit is the job satisfaction from making a positive difference in someone’s life. To apply, please submit your application via our website. For assistance, contact our Regional Resourcing Consultant at [e-mail].

All successful applicants will be given a conditional offer, subject to references and PVG checks. You will need to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting. This role is protected under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to inclusivity.