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The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded SVQ Level 2

Travel paid during shifts

Fuel allowance

Training opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Credit Union membership

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is hiring Support Practitioners in Kilmarnock to help people live independently at home. Full-time role (30 hours/week) involves assisting with medication, daily tasks, and social activities, with training provided, including a funded SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.

Due to role requirements, only female applicants with a UK driving licence and access to their own car will be considered.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required; training provided.
• Driving licence with access to own car required; UK driving licence in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with medication administration and personal care.
• Help with general housework, meal preparation, and daily tasks.
• Provide social support and accompany individuals to hobbies/events.
• Support independence and participation in activities at home and in the community.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Our services in Kilmarnock are currently recruiting for Support Practitioners!

You do not need previous experience in Care to apply as we recruit on values and transferrable skills.

We’ll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Support Practitioner including a fully funded SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care!

However, for these posts we are only able to consider female applicants who have a UK Driving Licence for manual vehicles and access to their own cars.

This is a full time post consisting of 30hrs per week. Evening and weekend work is required.

About Us:

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome-focused support to over 2800 individuals in their own homes across Scotland, making us the country's largest provider of social care. We support individuals with a variety of different needs such as physical and/or learning disabilities, ongoing mental health issues, alcohol or substance abuse and autism.

The Role:

As a Support Practitioner, you will support individuals to live as independently as possible in their own homes.

This can include assistance with medication, general housework, meal preparation and personal care.

You would also provide social support within the service, accompanying individuals to any hobbies/events that they have on and participating in hobbies at home!

30 Days Annual Leave (Pro Rata for PT Vacancies)

TRFS rewards scheme (includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers).

Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance when using your own vehicle.

Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care.

Refer a Friend scheme- £150 reward for successfully referring a colleague.

Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment.

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.

Closing Date: 15/10/26 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

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.

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.