Female Support Practitioner - Waken Nights

ABR International AB; Inverness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Support Practitioner in Inverness. You will make a positive difference in individuals’ lives by providing essential support in personal care, social activities, and household management. Full training is provided, and you will be part of an inclusive team dedicated to community welfare.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Cash-back and discounts through TRFS Rewards Scheme

£150 reward for Refer a Friend scheme

Ongoing training and support for SVQ Level 2

Paid travel during shifts and fuel allowance

Employee Forum for feedback and improvement

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan & counselling support

Counselling & Life Works service

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care and social engagement activities.
• Administer and monitor medications.
• Support daily household tasks and maintain well-being.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team Work

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!

We are looking for someone to join our team in Inverness for a Waken Night position for Full time hours

You do not need to have worked in care to apply as we will invest in your qualifications and provide full training through our award-winning learning & development team prior to starting.

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

About the Role:

Your responsibilities as a Support Practitioner could 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, bowling, cinema, swimming etc.
• Medical Support - Administering and monitoring medication.
• Personal Care - Assist people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care which would include assistance with showering/bathing, dressing, arranging visits with professionals such as dentists, doctors or opticians, assisting with incontinence care.
• Practical Support - Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.

Benefits :

• Generous annual leave
• TRFS Rewards Scheme - cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers
• Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward for successfully referring a friend, family member or colleague
• Career development - ongoing training as well as finance and support to help you achieve your SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care in-house
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance
• Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union
• HSF Health Care plan & counselling support
• Counselling & Life Works service

All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer - this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG;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.

Closing Date: 11th July (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

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