Support Practitioner - Full-time & Male only
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.Due to the nature of this service, we can only accept applications from male applicants.
You must also be a driver, with a valid full UK driving licence.On top of this training we will also finance and support you to achieve your SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care in-house!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.We are Living Wage Accredited with the Living Wage Foundation, and have Gold in Investors in People.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 have any difficulties whilst applying then please get in touch with our Regional Resourcing Consultant by emailing Claire at Closing Date: 31.10.24 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)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.