Support Practitioner

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in Scotland as a Support Practitioner, making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in your community. This role offers comprehensive training and the opportunity to enhance your qualifications in health and social care while providing social, medical, and practical support to those in need. Diverse applicants are welcomed, with a promise of generous annual leave and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TRFS Rewards Scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Career development

Paid travel during shifts

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• Passion to make a difference in people's lives.
• No prior experience required, full training provided.
• Must register with the SSSC within three months.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with social and personal care.
• Administer and monitor medication for clients.
• Encourage daily household tasks and community engagement.

Skills

Social Support

Medical Support

Personal Care

Practical Support

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Make a meaningful impact! Join The Richmond Fellowship Scotland as a Support Practitioner in Kinmylies and help change lives.

About the Role

We’re looking for full-time and part-time team members. No prior experience in care? No problem! We provide full training-all you need is the passion to make a difference.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity and inclusion. Everyone is valued here, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.

What You’ll Do

As a Support Practitioner, your role may 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.
• 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

Next Steps

If successful, you’ll receive a conditional offer, subject to satisfactory references and a PVG check (having a conviction does not automatically disqualify you).

New team members must register with the SSSC within three months of starting.

Closing Date: 01/07/2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)