Support Practitioner - Waking Night

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. As a full-time Support Practitioner, you will provide essential overnight support to individuals with learning disabilities and mental health challenges. This role offers comprehensive training, allowing you to develop your skills while making a difference in the lives of those you support. Enjoy a rewarding career in social care, with opportunities for continuous professional development and a range of attractive benefits. If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of an inclusive team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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 by an award-winning development team.
• Experience in supporting individuals with mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Monitor and report changes in clients' health and well-being.
• Administer medication and manage risks effectively.

Skills

Support for individuals with learning disabilities

Crisis intervention

Medication administration

Monitoring mental health

Problem-solving

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 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 initially 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 support overnight to an identified group of people with learning disabilities/autism/mental health diagnosis, to ensure their safety and well-being at a variety of identified locations across 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’s needs support;
• Monitoring and using technological aids to meet people’s support needs;
• Responding to individuals who may be displaying challenging behaviour;
• Responding to people who may be experiencing mental health distress;
• Administering medication and assessing and managing risk;
• Monitoring and promptly reporting any changes in physical/mental health;
• Ensuring identified clients’ night-time/morning routines are followed;
• Meeting personal care needs in relation to continence;
• Enabling night-time routines and ensuring that those that go to bed late are settled;
• Recognising 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, you can also enjoy some of the great benefits we offer:

• TRFS rewards scheme (which includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of 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 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.

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: 28/04/2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

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!

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