Support Practitioner

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Support Practitioners to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals in the Ross-shire area. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential social, personal, and practical support, helping individuals engage with their communities and maintain their well-being. With a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, the organization welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and provides comprehensive training to ensure success in the role. Join a team dedicated to making a difference and enjoy generous benefits including annual leave, a rewards scheme, and continuous training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Forum

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• No prior experience in care needed; full training provided.
• Commitment to inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in engaging with their communities through leisure activities.
• Support personal care needs including bathing and dressing.
• Help maintain daily household tasks for individuals.

Skills

Social Support

Personal Care

Practical Support

Education

No specific qualifications required

Job description

Position Type: Full Time, Part Time, Supply/Casual/Relief

Hours: 39 hours per week

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by becoming a Support Practitioner with The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our Inverness services and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!

We are currently able to offer Full Time, Part Time and Bank positions within the Ross-shire area working across different services.

You do not need to have worked in care to apply as we will invest in your qualifications and provide full training through our award-winning learning & development team prior to starting.

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.

About the Role:

Your responsibilities as a Support Practitioner 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.
• Personal Care - Assisting people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care which would include assistance with bathing, dressing, arranging visits with the dentist/doctor, incontinence care.
• Practical Support - Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.

Benefits include:

• 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.
• Counselling & Life Works service.

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: 30/04/2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)