Outreach Worker (Female Driver Only)

Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with support needs. As a Support Practitioner, you will be trained to provide essential care and assistance, helping clients engage with their communities and manage daily tasks. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to meaningful change while receiving comprehensive training and support. If you are empathetic, organized, and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow within a supportive environment and start a rewarding career in social care.

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed; full training provided.
• Must have a driving license and be flexible with shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living tasks and community engagement.
• Support clients in maintaining their homes and personal care.

Skills

Empathy

Observation Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

Tools

Computers

Job description

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!

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

You must be flexible, as the shifts vary from early, back and late starting from 8am until 9pm.

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 leisure activities such as day centres, cinema, swimming etc.
• Practical Support: Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.

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: 14/03/2025 (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!

Start a career that makes a difference, packed full of job satisfaction! If you share our values and live in or around the Larkhall area, then we want to hear from you! Our fabulous Larkhall team are on the lookout for compassionate and creative individuals with a positive attitude to join them as Support Practitioners. You don't need experience in care to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferable skills. We’ll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Support Practitioner including a fully funded SVQ.

The Role:

Please note this role is for 36 hours and is a 24/7 service so sleepovers are essential.

Due to the nature of the role, we can only accept female applicants who drive with access to their own vehicle.

As a Support Practitioner, you will assist individuals living in their own homes with disabilities and/or additional support needs in all aspects of their daily lives, including support with medication and finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care.

The people we support have a variety of different hobbies which we’ll be looking to you to take an active interest in, from going out for a tasty bite or catching the latest movie to a gym session or group activity; the list is endless.

To be part of our team, we’ll need you to:

• 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.

We’re looking to fill this post as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if suitable candidates are found before the advert closes. To avoid disappointment, pop your application in early.

Closing Date: 18th March 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

If you are applying via a job board then please be aware that you must submit an application via our website; otherwise we will be unable to contact you!

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.

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.

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

3 Buchanan Gate
Buchanan Gate Business Park
Cumbernauld Road
Stepps
North Lanarkshire
G33 6FB
0845 013 6300