Outreach Worker - Driver Only

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. As an Outreach Worker, you will provide essential support to individuals, helping them engage with their communities and maintain their wellbeing. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, with comprehensive training provided to ensure your success. Enjoy generous benefits, including a rewards scheme, career development support, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TRFS Rewards Scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Career development support

Paid travel during shifts

Employee Forum

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling support

Life Works service

Qualifications

• No previous experience in care is required as training is provided.
• Must have a driving licence due to the nature of the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals to engage with their communities through outings.
• Administer and monitor medication for individuals in care.
• Help maintain personal care and wellbeing of clients.

Skills

Social Support

Medical Support

Personal Care

Practical Support

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

The myjobscotland support desk will be closed on Monday 5th May for a public holiday. We will re open Tuesday 6th 9am.

Ref no: 422654

Published: 02/05/2025

Closes: 30/05/2025

Location: Dundee, Angus, DD3 6HR

Salary: £26,162 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time, Part Time

Hours: 39 hours per week

Make a positive difference in someone’s life, by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland at our Dundee Outreach service, and help support the people who need it most in our communities.

Full time and part time contracts are available.

Due to the nature of this role, we are only able to consider applicants who have a driving licence.

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

You must be flexible, as the shifts vary from early, back, late, and sleepover.

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 an Outreach worker 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 of working with us:

• 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 candidates 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: 30th May 2025 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

How to Apply:

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

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