Support Practitioner - Waken Night

Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the community as a full-time Waken Night Responder. This role involves providing essential overnight support to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges. You'll receive comprehensive training from an award-winning development team, allowing you to make a real difference in the lives of those you support. With a focus on safety and well-being, you will be equipped to handle various situations, ensuring that clients receive the care they need. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in social care while enjoying a range of attractive benefits.

Benefits

TRFS rewards scheme

Continuous in-house training

Refer a Friend scheme

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

Counselling & Life Works service

Employee Forum

Qualifications

• Full training provided in social care and support practices.
• Experience in crisis intervention and problem-solving is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Monitor and respond to alerts for client support needs.
• Administer medication and manage risks effectively.

Skills

Support for individuals with learning disabilities

Crisis intervention

Medication administration

Problem-solving

Monitoring mental health

Education

Training in social care

Tools

Technological aids for support

Job description

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland, and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!

We are looking to recruit a full-time waken night responder to join our Inverness service.

You will be provided with full training by our excellent and award-winning learning & development team prior to starting. This training consists of classroom-based sessions and e-learning, as well as the opportunity to shadow current Support Practitioners in their day-to-day role and meet the people you will be supporting.

About the Role:

Your responsibilities as a Support Practitioner could include:

• Providing overnight support to an identified group of people with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health diagnoses to ensure their safety and well-being across various locations in Inverness;
• Carrying out planned responsive night support to adults with a learning disability and/or mental health diagnosis;
• Responding promptly to alerts that an identified client needs support;
• Monitoring and using technological aids to meet people’s support needs;
• Responding to individuals displaying challenging behavior;
• Responding to people experiencing mental health distress;
• Administering medication and managing risk;
• Monitoring and reporting any changes in physical or mental health;
• Ensuring identified clients’ nighttime and morning routines are followed;
• Meeting personal care needs related to continence;
• Enabling nighttime routines and ensuring those who go to bed late are settled;
• Recognizing and solving problems before they escalate;
• Using your own initiative and experience to problem-solve.

Not only will you get a rewarding career in social care by helping those we support, but you can also enjoy some of the great benefits we offer:

• TRFS rewards scheme (including cash-back and discounts at various high street and online retailers);
• 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;
• Counselling & Life Works service;
• Employee Forum.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity, 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.

All successful Support Practitioner applicants will receive a conditional offer, subject to 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: 21/02/2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time).

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please click on the link at the bottom of the page and submit your application!

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