Support Practitioner Female Only - Driver Required

Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Cumnock; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Support Practitioner and make a meaningful impact in your community. This role is perfect for those looking to support individuals in need, providing essential social, personal, and practical care. You will receive comprehensive training, ensuring you are well-prepared to assist with daily activities and promote well-being. The position is open to female candidates only, and a UK Driving Licence is required. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of others while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• No prior experience in care is needed; full training will be provided.
• Candidates must have a UK Driving Licence for Manual Vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in engaging with community activities and outings.
• Provide personal care support including bathing and dressing.
• Help with daily household tasks to maintain tenancy.

Skills

Social Support

Personal Care

Practical Support

Communication Skills

Empathy

Education

No prior experience required

Tools

UK Driving Licence

Own Car

Job description

Support Practitioner Female Only - Driver Required

(£12.40 per hour moving to £12.90 per hour from 1 st April 2025)

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by becoming a Support Practitioner with The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our Cumnock service and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!

You do not need to have worked in care to apply for the Support Practitioner post as we will invest in your qualifications and provide full training through our award-winning learning & development team prior to starting.

We are currently able to offer Full Time (39hrs), Part Time (Various hours) and Bank contracts within the Cumnock team.

Due to service requirements, we can only accept applications from female candidates.

We also require candidates to have a UK Driving Licence for Manual Vehicles and access to their own car.

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. 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.
3. Practical Support - Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.

All successful 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.

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.

Closing Date: 02/04/2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

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

3 Buchanan Gate
Buchanan Gate Business Park
Cumbernauld Road
Stepps
North Lanarkshire
G33 6FB
0845 013 6300