Support Practitioner - Compassionate Care with Driving Role

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

45p mile fuel allowance

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend £150

Employee Forum

Glasgow Credit Union membership

Counselling & Life Works

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is recruiting a Support Practitioner for our Dunfermline service. This role involves assisting individuals with disabilities and/or additional support needs in all aspects of daily life, including personal care, medication, finances and cooking.

We value empathy, mental health experience, strong communication, and independence, with a full UK driving licence. Generous benefits and in-house training are available. Apply early.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and caring nature.
• Experience of supporting individuals with mental health needs.
• Good observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident using computers.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals living in their own homes with daily activities and personal care.
• Assist with medication and finances, housework, meals and cooking.
• Encourage participation in hobbies and social activities.
• Promote wellbeing and inclusive, person-centred support.

Skills

Empathy

Mental health experience

Observation skills

Verbal & written communication

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Computers

Job description

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is recruiting a Support Practitioner for our Dunfermline service. This role involves assisting individuals with disabilities and/or additional support needs in all aspects of daily life, including personal care, medication, finances and cooking.

We value empathy, mental health experience, strong communication, and independence, with a full UK driving licence. Generous benefits and in-house training are available. Apply early.