Support Practitioner - Empower Independence (Full-Time)

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Greenock; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Cash-back and retailer discounts (TRFS

Paid travel during shifts

Fuel allowance 45p per mile

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend £150 reward

Employee Forum

Glasgow Credit Union membership

Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is expanding in Greenock and seeks a motivated Support Practitioner to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. You’ll work with individuals with diverse needs, helping them grow in confidence and independence through an outcome-based programme.

Training is provided, including SVQ funding, and a full UK manual driving licence with at least 1 year of driving experience is preferred to support mobility needs.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and caring by nature.
• Good observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable using computers.
• Able to work well in a team and alone.
• Strong organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals on an outcome-based programme to increase independence.
• Assist with daily living tasks including meal preparation, medication management, appointments and activities.
• Support with personal finances and personal care as needed.
• Provide emotional guidance and help build meaningful relationships with family and friends.
• Encourage exploration of new opportunities to reduce social isolation.

Skills

Empathetic nature

Observation skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Team & independent work

Organisational skills

Tools

Computers

Job description

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is expanding in Greenock and seeks a motivated Support Practitioner to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. You’ll work with individuals with diverse needs, helping them grow in confidence and independence through an outcome-based programme.

Training is provided, including SVQ funding, and a full UK manual driving licence with at least 1 year of driving experience is preferred to support mobility needs.