Support Practitioner - Driver Only

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the community! As a Support Practitioner, you will provide essential assistance to individuals, helping them engage with their surroundings and maintain their well-being. With no prior experience required, you will receive comprehensive training, including the opportunity to achieve your SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. This role offers flexibility with varying shifts and a chance to support individuals in their daily lives. If you are compassionate, adaptable, and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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 previous experience in care is required; full training will be provided.
• You must have a full manual driving licence for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in engaging with their communities through outings.
• Administer and monitor medication for supported individuals.
• Support personal care including bathing, dressing, and doctor visits.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Driving Licence

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland at our service in St Madoes and helping support the people who need it most in our communities! Due to the location of service, you will need to have a driving licence.

No previous experience in care is required as you will be provided with full training by our excellent and award-winning learning & development team prior to starting. This training initially consists of classroom-based sessions and e-learning as well as the opportunity to shadow current Support Practitioners in their day-to-day role and meet the people you will be supporting.

On top of this training, we will also fully finance and support you to achieve your SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care in-house!

We have a great opportunity to support three individuals in their shared accommodation.

You must have a full manual driving licence, as you will be required to drive supported individuals' mobility cars.

We have full-time posts available, and you must be flexible, as the shifts vary from early, back, late, and sleepover.

About the Role:

Your responsibilities as a Support Practitioner could include:

1. 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.
2. Medical Support: Administering and monitoring medication.
3. 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.
4. Practical Support: Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.

Benefits include:

1. Generous annual leave.
2. TRFS rewards scheme (includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers).
3. Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
4. Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care.
5. Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward for successfully referring a colleague.
6. 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.
7. Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
8. HSF Health Care plan.
9. 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: 13/05/2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

How to Apply:

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.

If you would be interested in applying, then please click on the link at the bottom of the page and submit your application there!

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