Bank Support Practitioner

Would you like a fantastic new career in health and social care?

Why not start your day hoping to make a difference and end your day knowing you did!

Here at The Richmond Fellowship Scotland we make a real difference in supporting people with their everyday lives. We have an exciting opportunity as a Support Practitioner to support individuals who require some additional support. This could involve practical support with the person`s daily life, personal care or helping to promote a positive, active and healthy lifestyle.

We support over 2800 individuals with a variety of needs, some may have physical and/or learning disabilities and Mental Health some with limited verbal communication and some with challenging behaviour.

We have a variety of roles across Penicuik and we are currently looking for people to join our Bank Staff team.

Each person we support is unique so each support role will be different to the next, giving you the chance to really make a difference in that individuals life.

Not only will you get a great sense of achievement as a Support Practitioner but in return you can expect fantastic career progression opportunities, award winning training and a positive enjoyable working environment.

Previous experience as a Support Practitioner is great but a full training program is offered to everyone who joins The Richmond Fellowship Scotland, so even if this is a new career path for you, we would love to meet you.

What matters most is that you have the right values and the right attitude.

Not only will you get a rewarding career in social care by helping those 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.

-HSF Health Care plan.

-Counselling & Life Works service

Please apply below and let The Richmond Fellowship Scotland work with you to progress your career and help provide the best possible care and support to the individuals we support.

Closing Date – 3^rd February 2023 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.

Please note that Care Workers are absolutely critical to the social care needs of the community. Therefore, the Scottish Government will cover the cost of PVG checks till 31 March 2023.

As part of our compliance checks, all candidates will be asked, if successful, to undergo a risk assessment based on underlying conditions due to Covid-19.

All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of their start date.