Night Support Practitioner — Train & Grow in Social Care

Richmond Fellowship Scotland Ltd; Kingholm Quay; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 Days Annual Leave (Pro Rata)

Travel paid during shifts & 45p/mile

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend £150

Free Glasgow Credit Union membership

HSF Health Care plan

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking a part-time Support Practitioner to assist service users in Dumfries and surrounding areas. Training will be provided, including a funded SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. A UK manual driving licence is required though access to your own car is not mandatory.

The post involves 30 hours per week, mainly night shifts (8pm–8am) across 7 days. Previous epilepsy-related experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required; we recruit on values and transferrable skills.
• UK Driving Licence for manual vehicles required (access to own car not needed).
• Fully funded SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals to live independently at home.
• Provide medication support, personal care, and domestic tasks.
• Offer social support and accompany to hobbies/events.
• Support with meal preparation and general housekeeping.

Skills

Driving licence (manual)

Epilepsy experience (preferred)

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking a part-time Support Practitioner to assist service users in Dumfries and surrounding areas. Training will be provided, including a funded SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. A UK manual driving licence is required though access to your own car is not mandatory.

The post involves 30 hours per week, mainly night shifts (8pm–8am) across 7 days. Previous epilepsy-related experience is desirable.