Support Practitioner

Would you like a fantastic new career in health and social care? It`s not just a job but a career and more importantly, you will help supported individuals to live their best life possible.

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 with practical support such as 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. 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.

Due to the nature of this role, we are looking for applications from candidates with driving licenses and access to own vehicles. Some of the vacancies are gender specific due to the nature of the requirements. This area includes 24hour services with sleepover shifts. Some services cover complex tracheostomy (full training will be provided) and candidates need to be comfortable with this. Please note that these posts are offered on a shift pattern basis and may include weekends and public holidays. Prior to making an application please ensure you are able to travel to the required location. For more information on these details, please contact Natalie on 07884602630 for an information conversation.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to full personal care, administration of medication, moving and handling, supporting during meal times, household activities, and community activities, assisting in finances and attending appointments.

Previous experience in care 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

Closing Date – 29^th December 2021 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.

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

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.