Support Practitioner - Female only

abrintl; Kelso; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Scotland is looking for a female Support Practitioner to make a positive difference in individuals' lives in Kelso. Full training will be provided, alongside the opportunity to work towards an SVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care. Applicants must hold a full UK driving license and be willing to work with diverse client needs.

Benefits

TRFS rewards scheme including cashback and discounts

Paid travel during shifts

Free membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Continuous in-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme with rewards

Counseling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• No previous experience in care required, training provided.
• Must hold a full UK driving license.
• Ability to assist with personal care and daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with social support and community engagement.
• Administer and monitor medication as needed.
• Help with personal care routines and daily household tasks.

Skills

Social Support

Medical Support

Personal Care

Practical Support

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

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Make a positive difference in someone's life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland at our service in Kelso and help support the people who need it most in our communities!

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 finance and support you to achieve your SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care in-house!

You must be a driver with a full UK driving licence to be able to drive the mobility cars.

Due to the nature of this service, we can only accept applications from female applicants.

We are currently able to offer full-time contracts,

Requirements

As a Support Practitioner you could be expected to work weekends, shift patterns and sleepovers if required.

About The Role

Your responsibilities will depend on the needs of the individuals that you support and can include:

• Social Support - Assisting individuals to engage with their communities by planning and attending outings to various clubs and leisure activities such as day centres, bowling, cinema, swimming etc.
• Medical Support - Administering and monitoring medication.
• Personal Care - Assist people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care which would include assistance with showering/bathing, dressing, arranging visits with professionals such as dentists, doctors or opticians, assisting with incontinence care.
• Practical Support - Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.
  
  

About Us

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome-focused support to over 2800 individuals in their own homes across Scotland, making us the country`s largest provider of social care. We support individuals with a variety of different needs such as physical and/or learning disabilities, ongoing mental health issues, alcohol or substance abuse and autism. Some of the people we support can present challenging behaviour or require a high level of personal care.

We are Living Wage Accredited with the Living Wage Foundation, and have Gold in Investors in People.

Benefits

• TRFS rewards scheme (which 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 friend, family member or colleague.
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
• HSF Health Care plan.
• Counselling & Life Works service.
  
  

On top of these excellent practical benefits the biggest benefit of all is the immense job satisfaction you will gain by making a positive difference in someone`s life.

How To Apply

If you have any difficulties whilst applying then please get in touch with our Regional Resourcing Consultant by emailing Claire at

Closing Date: 17.6.25 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; 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.

Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

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  Individual and Family Services

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