Support Practitioner Kinmylies

Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Support Practitioner and make a positive impact in the lives of individuals. This role involves providing essential social, personal, and practical support, ensuring that those you assist can engage with their communities and maintain their wellbeing. With a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, this organization offers comprehensive training and support, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to start a fulfilling career in social care. Enjoy generous benefits including annual leave, travel allowances, and continuous training opportunities while being part of a team that values your contributions.

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 as full training is provided.
• Looking for individuals who want to make a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals to engage with their communities through outings.
• Promote personal care including bathing and dressing assistance.
• Encourage daily household tasks to maintain tenancy.

Skills

Social Support

Personal Care

Practical Support

Job description

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by becoming a Support Practitioner with The Richmond Fellowship Scotland as part of our team in Kinmylies.

We are looking for someone to join our team for 30 hours per week.

No previous experience in care is required as full training is provided, we are looking for people to join our team who want to make a positive impact on someone's life!

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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 (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 colleague.
• Employee Forum for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback, allowing us to continuously improve as an employer.
• 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; 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: 20/02/2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

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