Support Practitioner – Transform Lives (Driver)

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Aviemore; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend £150 reward

Employee Forum

Glasgow Credit Union membership

Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is recruiting compassionate Support Practitioners in Aviemore to help people live independently at home. No prior care experience is required as we provide full training, including a funded SVQ, and you’ll join a supportive team from day one.

To succeed you should be empathetic, observant, and capable of clear written and spoken communication. A full UK driving license is required to perform the role effectively.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and caring nature.
• Good observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in using computers.
• Ability to work well in a team and on your own.
• Good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals living in their own homes with disabilities in all aspects of daily life, including support with medication and finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care.
• Engage with service users in hobbies and activities, such as meals out, cinema visits, gym sessions or group activities.

Skills

Empathy

Observation skills

Verbal & written communication

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Job description

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is recruiting compassionate Support Practitioners in Aviemore to help people live independently at home. No prior care experience is required as we provide full training, including a funded SVQ, and you’ll join a supportive team from day one.

To succeed you should be empathetic, observant, and capable of clear written and spoken communication. A full UK driving license is required to perform the role effectively.