Support Practitioner - Male Driver Only
| Posting date: | 09 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £25,148 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire |
| Company: | The Richmond Fellowship Scotland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | APR20246348 |
Summary
Due to the nature of the role we are only able to accept applications from those who have a driving licence and access to their own vehicle.
For this position male is an Occupational Requirement as defined by Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010.
Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland at our brand new service based in Kirkintilloch. Help support the people who need it most in our communities!
No previous experience in care is required as you will be provided with full training by our excellent and award-winning learning & development team prior to starting. This training initially consists of classroom-based sessions and e-learning as well as the opportunity to shadow current Support Practitioners in their day-to-day role and meet the people you will be supporting.
On top of this training we will also finance and support you to achieve your SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care in-house!
Our service in Kirkintilloch is a Registered Care Home model, consisting of two purpose built/designed bungalows that will each accommodate three individuals with complex support requirements.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a brand new service and assist with its development; the six individuals come from in the main longer term care within current health board sites and some with both physical as well as behavioural support requirements.
Our Positive Behaviour Support Team with work in partnership with service management around our induction for staff and the creation of a learning pathway that ensures our staff are supported in their development and can offer the best support to individuals in Waterloo.
Requirements
As a Support Practitioner you could be expected to work weekends, shift patterns and sleepovers if required.
About the Role:
Your responsibilities will depend on the needs of the individuals that you support and can include:
Social Support- Assisting individuals to engage with their communities by planning and attending outings to various clubs and leisure activities such as day centres, bowling, cinema, swimming etc.
Medical Support- Administering and monitoring medication.
Personal Care- Assist people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care which would include assistance with showering/bathing, dressing, arranging visits with professionals such as dentists, doctors or opticians, assisting with incontinence care.
Practical Support- Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.
About Us:
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome-focused support to over 2800 individuals in their own homes across Scotland, making us the country`s largest provider of social care. We support individuals with a variety of different needs such as physical and/or learning disabilities, ongoing mental health issues, alcohol or substance abuse and autism. Some of the people we support can present challenging behaviour or require a high level of personal care.
Benefits:
-TRFS rewards scheme (which includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers)
-Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
-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.
On top of these excellent practical benefits the biggest benefit of all is the immense job satisfaction you will gain by making a positive difference in someone`s life.
How to Apply:
If you would be interested in applying then please click on the link at the bottom of the page and submit your application there!
If you are applying via a job board then please be aware that you must submit an application via our website otherwise we will be unable to contact you! https://www.trfs.org.uk/job-search
If you have any difficulties whilst applying then please get in touch with our Regional Resourcing Consultant by emailing Reg at rmacdonald@trfs.org.uk
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.
Closing Date: 8.5.24 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)
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.
For this position male is an Occupational Requirement as defined by Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010.
Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland at our brand new service based in Kirkintilloch. Help support the people who need it most in our communities!
No previous experience in care is required as you will be provided with full training by our excellent and award-winning learning & development team prior to starting. This training initially consists of classroom-based sessions and e-learning as well as the opportunity to shadow current Support Practitioners in their day-to-day role and meet the people you will be supporting.
On top of this training we will also finance and support you to achieve your SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care in-house!
Our service in Kirkintilloch is a Registered Care Home model, consisting of two purpose built/designed bungalows that will each accommodate three individuals with complex support requirements.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a brand new service and assist with its development; the six individuals come from in the main longer term care within current health board sites and some with both physical as well as behavioural support requirements.
Our Positive Behaviour Support Team with work in partnership with service management around our induction for staff and the creation of a learning pathway that ensures our staff are supported in their development and can offer the best support to individuals in Waterloo.
Requirements
As a Support Practitioner you could be expected to work weekends, shift patterns and sleepovers if required.
About the Role:
Your responsibilities will depend on the needs of the individuals that you support and can include:
Social Support- Assisting individuals to engage with their communities by planning and attending outings to various clubs and leisure activities such as day centres, bowling, cinema, swimming etc.
Medical Support- Administering and monitoring medication.
Personal Care- Assist people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care which would include assistance with showering/bathing, dressing, arranging visits with professionals such as dentists, doctors or opticians, assisting with incontinence care.
Practical Support- Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.
About Us:
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome-focused support to over 2800 individuals in their own homes across Scotland, making us the country`s largest provider of social care. We support individuals with a variety of different needs such as physical and/or learning disabilities, ongoing mental health issues, alcohol or substance abuse and autism. Some of the people we support can present challenging behaviour or require a high level of personal care.
Benefits:
-TRFS rewards scheme (which includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers)
-Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
-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.
On top of these excellent practical benefits the biggest benefit of all is the immense job satisfaction you will gain by making a positive difference in someone`s life.
How to Apply:
If you would be interested in applying then please click on the link at the bottom of the page and submit your application there!
If you are applying via a job board then please be aware that you must submit an application via our website otherwise we will be unable to contact you! https://www.trfs.org.uk/job-search
If you have any difficulties whilst applying then please get in touch with our Regional Resourcing Consultant by emailing Reg at rmacdonald@trfs.org.uk
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.
Closing Date: 8.5.24 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)
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.
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