Outreach Worker (Driver Only)

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in mental health care as an Outreach Worker in Inverness. This full-time role offers comprehensive training, including SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. Enjoy generous annual leave, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TRFS Rewards Scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Paid travel during shifts

Employee Forum

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling support

Qualifications

• No previous experience in care required; full training provided.
• Must be flexible with varying shifts.
• Support for achieving SVQ Level 2 in-house.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in engaging with their communities.
• Administer and monitor medication.
• Support personal care and daily household tasks.

Skills

Flexibility

Compassion

Communication

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Make a positive difference in someone’s life, by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland at our outreach service in Inverness, and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!

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 and late starting from 8am until 9pm.

About The Role

Your responsibilities as a 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.
  
  

Key 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: 16/06/2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

How To Apply

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.

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

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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