Home Care Support Practitioner

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; St Madoes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Travel allowance 45p per mile

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend £150

Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works

Credit Union membership

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is recruiting compassionate Support Practitioners to help people living in their own homes across Scotland. No prior care experience is required as full training and a funded SVQ are provided.

You will support with daily living tasks, medication, finances, meals and personal care, in a varied role that values empathy, teamwork and a positive attitude. The post offers an inclusive workplace with ongoing training and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Have an empathetic and caring nature.
• Good observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in using computers.
• Be able to work well in a team environment and on your own.
• Good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals living in their own homes with disabilities and/or additional support needs in daily activities such as medication, finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care.
• Engage with people to participate in hobbies and activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
• Provide timely, compassionate support and maintain accurate records as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Observation

Communication

Computers

Teamwork

Organization

Job description

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is recruiting compassionate Support Practitioners to help people living in their own homes across Scotland. No prior care experience is required as full training and a funded SVQ are provided.

You will support with daily living tasks, medication, finances, meals and personal care, in a varied role that values empathy, teamwork and a positive attitude. The post offers an inclusive workplace with ongoing training and staff benefits.