Support Practitioner

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

Job summary

Une organisation de soutien recherche des praticiens dévoués pour rejoindre son équipe à East Dunbartonshire, offrant une opportunité enrichissante sans nécessité d'expérience préalable. Ce rôle exige d'assister des individus ayant divers besoins, tout en promouvant leur autonomie et leur inclusion sociale. En intégrant une équipe dynamique, vous serez formé et soutenu dans votre développement professionnel.

Benefits

Opportunité de développement professionnel

Environnement de travail inclusif

Qualifications

• Avoir une nature empathique et attentionnée.
• Compétences de communication écrite et verbale excellentes.
• Pouvoir travailler bien en équipe et de manière autonome.

Responsibilities

• Aider aux aspects de la vie quotidienne comme la préparation des repas et les soins personnels.
• Encourager les connexions sociales et aider les individus à mener la vie qu'ils choisissent.
• Gérer les finances personnelles et assistances aux rendez-vous.

Skills

Empathy

Good observation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidence in using computers

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Fully funded SVQ

Job description

Ready for a career that is packed full of job satisfaction where you can really be yourself? If you share our values, we want to hear from you!!

We have an exciting opportunity for caring and understanding individuals with a creative nature to join our team in East Dunbartonshire as Support Practitioners on a full-time basis (39 hours per week). 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 along with the opportunity to complete a fully funded SVQ.

The Role

You will be joining our friendly and dynamic team who work between our dispersed service supporting individuals in the Kirkintilloch community and a young lady who is moving into her first home in Lenzie. The people we support have a range of different needs including Autism, learning and physical disabilities, complex needs and behaviours of concern.

As a Support Practitioner you will assist with all aspects of daily living including meal preparation, medication, going to appointments and activities, managing personal finances, support with moving and handling and personal care. We’re looking for someone who’s ready to take an active interest in the hobbies and passions of those we support. Whether it’s discovering new opportunities, encouraging social connections, learning new skills or reducing isolation, you’ll help individuals lead the lives they choose.


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.

Shift Patterns

Our team provides 24/7 support which will include earlies, lates, sleepovers and waking nights.

The sleepover part of your shift is not included in your contracted hours, so for every sleep you cover you will receive an additional £90.40 in your pay.We’re looking to fill these posts 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: 22nd June 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!