Support Practitioner (must hold a full UK driving licence)

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Methil; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht engagierte Support Practitioner, die bereit sind, das Leben anderer positiv zu beeinflussen. In dieser Rolle unterstützen Sie Menschen mit unterschiedlichen Bedürfnissen, von der persönlichen Pflege bis zur sozialen Integration. Sie erhalten umfassende Schulungen und die Möglichkeit, eine SVQ Level 2 Qualifikation zu erlangen. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Teamarbeit und Empathie können Sie in einem unterstützenden Umfeld arbeiten, das Vielfalt schätzt und Chancen für berufliches Wachstum bietet. Wenn Sie einen Unterschied machen möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Cashback und Rabatte bei Einzelhändlern

Bezahlte Reisen während der Schichten

Fortlaufende Schulungsmöglichkeiten

Freundschaftsprogramm mit Belohnungen

Kostenlose Mitgliedschaft bei Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Gesundheitsplan

Beratungs- und Lebensdienstleistungen

Hohe Jobzufriedenheit

Qualifications

• Keine vorherige Erfahrung in der Pflege erforderlich, umfassende Schulung wird bereitgestellt.
• Muss einen vollständigen, sauberen UK-Führerschein besitzen.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung von Individuen bei der Teilnahme an sozialen Aktivitäten und Ausflügen.
• Verabreichung und Überwachung von Medikamenten.
• Hilfestellung bei der persönlichen Pflege.

Skills

Empathie

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Teamarbeit

Organisation

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Practitioner- Full Time

Buckhaven

Must hold a full clean UK Licence

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our Buckhaven service 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 be at the start of the journey of an exciting new service where you will 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!

We have services across the East Fife area including Levenmouth, Cupar, St Andrews, Buckhaven, Kirkcaldy, Leven, Anstruther, and Glenrothes.

We are actively looking for staff that have the right values who want to make a positive difference in a person’s life. Our staff are working to promote independence in a recovery based model of support. Daily tasks include but are not limited to, daily living tasks, a variety of other support needs and personal care.

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 behavior or require a high level of personal care.

Benefits

• Cashback 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 would be interested in applying, then please click on the link at the bottom of the page and submit your application there
• If you are applying via a job board then please be aware that you must submit an application via our website otherwise we will be unable to contact you
• All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer- this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG
  
  

Closing Date: 21/05/2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point)

For informal enquiries please contact [e-mail].

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"