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Support Practitioner
Reference: APR20247530
Expiry date: 2024-05-15 17:30:00.000
Location: Kilmarnock
Salary: £25,148 Per Annum
Benefits: Fuel Allowance (45p per mile), Paid Travel, Full Training, TRFS Rewards Scheme, Refer A Friend Scheme, Free Glasgow Credit Union Membership, HSF Health Care Plan, Counselling & Life Works service.
Attachments: SupportPractitionerJD-£25148-April2024.pdf
JD-FrontlineSocialCareFrameworkFull.pdf

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by becoming a Support Practitioner with The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our Kilmarnock and Hurlford services and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!

We are currently able to offer Full Time, Part Time and Bank Support Practitioner contracts within the Kilmarnock and Hurlford teams.

We have positions available within our community teams but also within our buildings-based services.

You do not need to have worked in care to apply as we will invest in your qualifications and provide full training through our award-winning learning & development team prior to starting!

 

About the Role:

This is a complex needs service so successful candidates will need to undergo CALM physical intervention training.

Due to the requirements of the service we are only able to consider candidates who have a valid driving licence and access to their own cars.

Your responsibilities as a Support Practitioner could include:

·       Social Support- Assisting individuals to engage with their communities by planning and attending outings to various leisure activities such as day centres, cinema, swimming etc.

·       Personal Care- Assisting people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care which would include assistance with bathing, dressing, arranging visits with the dentist/doctor, incontinence care.

·       Practical Support- Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.

 

Key Benefits:

  • TRFS rewards scheme (cash-back and discounts at various retailers)
  • Refer a Friend scheme- £150 bonus!
  • TRFS currently has a Gold Investors in People award.
  • TRFS is accredited as a Living Wage employer by the Living Wage foundation.
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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 6 months of their start date.

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

Closing Date: 15/05/2024 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)
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