Waking Nights Support Practitioner – Inverness

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

£0.45 per mile fuel allowance

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend £150

Employee Forum

Glasgow Credit Union membership

Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland invites compassionate and creative individuals to join their Inverness team as Waking Nights Support Practitioners. No prior care experience required; the role focuses on values-based care with full training and a funded SVQ.

You will support people with disabilities and additional needs in their daily lives, including medication, finances, housekeeping, meals and personal care. Opportunities to develop skills and advance in social care are available.

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 environment and on your own.
• Good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals living with disabilities in all aspects of daily life, including support with medication and finances.
• Assist with housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care.
• Engage individuals in activities aligned to their interests, from outings to gym sessions and group activities.
• Attend as part of a team or independently, ensuring compassionate, person-centred care.

Skills

Empathetic mind-set

Observation skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Team working

Organisational skills

Tools

Computers

Job description

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland invites compassionate and creative individuals to join their Inverness team as Waking Nights Support Practitioners. No prior care experience required; the role focuses on values-based care with full training and a funded SVQ.

You will support people with disabilities and additional needs in their daily lives, including medication, finances, housekeeping, meals and personal care. Opportunities to develop skills and advance in social care are available.