Support Practitioner
| Posting date: | 11 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £25,148 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | Cumnock, East Ayrshire |
| Company: | The Richmond Fellowship Scotland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | APR20246631 |
Summary
Make a positive difference in someone’s life by becoming a Support Practitioner with The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our Cumnock services and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!
You do not need to have worked in care to apply for the Support Practitioner post as we will invest in your qualifications and provide full training through our award-winning learning & development team prior to starting.
We can currently offer Full Time, Part Time and Bank Support Practitioner contracts within the Cumnock team.
Requirements:
Due to the nature of the service we can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid UK driving licence and access to their own vehicles. You will be paid for your travel during your shift and there is a fuel allowance of 45p per mile.
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.
Medical Support- Administering and monitoring medication.
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.
All successful 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: 08/05/2024 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)
You do not need to have worked in care to apply for the Support Practitioner post as we will invest in your qualifications and provide full training through our award-winning learning & development team prior to starting.
We can currently offer Full Time, Part Time and Bank Support Practitioner contracts within the Cumnock team.
Requirements:
Due to the nature of the service we can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid UK driving licence and access to their own vehicles. You will be paid for your travel during your shift and there is a fuel allowance of 45p per mile.
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.
Medical Support- Administering and monitoring medication.
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.
All successful 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: 08/05/2024 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)
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