Support Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Training opportunities - SVQ funded

Travel allowance during shifts

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking compassionate Support Practitioners for a 24/7 supported living service in Beeswing. This full-time 30-hour-per-week role requires evening and weekend work and a female candidate due to service requirements.

Training, including a fully funded SVQ, is provided. Responsibilities include assisting residents with daily living, managing medications and finances, and engaging in activities aligned with residents' interests while ensuring a safe, supportive

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; training provided including fully funded SVQ.
• Role requires compassionate and patient approach with individuals who have complex needs.
• Acceptance of female candidates due to service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in their own homes with daily living activities and personal care.
• Support with medications, finances, housework, meals, and meal preparation.
• Engage in activities aligned with residents' hobbies and interests.
• Contribute to a 24/7 supported living environment with a on-site staff presence.

Skills

Compassionate

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Fully funded SVQ

Job description

Our fantasticteam in Beeswingare on the lookout for compassionateindividuals with a positive attitude to join them as Support Practitioners.

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

You don't need experience in care to start your career with us; 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.

However, due to the requirements of these services we are currently only able to consider female candidates. Candidates must alsohave a valid UK driving licence (Manual). Access to your own car is not required.

The Role

This is a 24/7 supported living service set in the village of Beeswing. The service has capacity for 5 individuals all living in their own homes. Each individual has complex & varying needs including Intellectual & Physical Disabilities and Autism. The service has a staff base on site which is manned 24/7 including 2 sleepovers. Shifts vary from an 8am start to a 10pm finish. An average shift pattern includes 8-3:30 / 2:30-10. There can be split shifts or longer/shorter shifts where service needs apply. There is an element of behaviours of concern which are managed using a Positive Behaviour Support approach. Staff will require to complete service specific training including CALM, Epilepsy & M&H.

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.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave.
• 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.
• 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.
• HSF Health Care plan.

Closing Date: 09/10/26(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.