Support Practitioner
| Posting date: | 02 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,148 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2024 |
| Location: | Scone, Perth |
| Company: | The Richmond Fellowship Scotland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | APR20245404 |
Summary
Make a positive difference in someone’s life by becoming a Support Practitioner with The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our Scone Service and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!
We are currently able to offer Full-Time, Part-Time and Bank contracts within the Scone team.
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:
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!
All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer- this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG.
PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; 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.
Closing Date 30/04/24 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)
We are currently able to offer Full-Time, Part-Time and Bank contracts within the Scone team.
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:
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!
All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer- this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG.
PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; 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.
Closing Date 30/04/24 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)
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