Support Practitioner Female Only

ABR International AB; Tain; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Support Practitioner, where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in Tain. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential social, personal, and practical support to those in need, ensuring their well-being and helping them engage with their communities. With a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, the organization values every individual and provides comprehensive training to empower you in your role. Enjoy generous annual leave and various perks while making a positive difference in the lives of others. This is a fulfilling opportunity for those looking to contribute to their community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training

Refer a Friend scheme

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed; full training provided.
• Investing in qualifications through in-house training.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with social engagement and community activities.
• Support personal care tasks including bathing and dressing.
• Help maintain household tasks and tenancy.

Skills

Social Support

Personal Care

Practical Support

Education

No prior care experience required

Job description

Make a positive difference in someone's life by becoming a Support Practitioner with The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our Tain 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 contracts.

We are only able to consider applications from female candidates due to the nature of the service.

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:

• Generous annual leave
• 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.

All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer - this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, and PVG.

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

All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.

PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.

Closing Date: 20/1/25 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)