Support Practitioner (Full Manual Driving Licence) in Greenock

Greenock Full-Time 20000 - 25000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Support individuals by providing care and assistance, including night shifts and sleepovers.
Company: Join The Richmond Fellowship Scotland, a dedicated team in Greenock focused on social care.
Benefits: Enjoy generous annual leave, paid travel during shifts, and a rewards scheme with discounts.
Other info: Two part-time contracts available, each offering 20 hours per week.
Why this job: Make a positive difference in someone's life while receiving comprehensive training.
Qualifications: Must hold a full UK manual driving licence with at least 1 year’s experience.

The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland and enjoy a role packed with job satisfaction! Our fantastic team in Greenock are on the lookout for compassionate and creative individuals with a positive attitude to join them as Support Practitioners. We have two part-time contracts available (20 hours per week). You don't need experience in care to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferable skills. We’ll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Support Practitioner including a fully funded SVQ.

Requirements

Hold a full UK manual driving licence with a minimum of 1 year’s driving experience and have access to your own car.
Have an empathetic and caring nature.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Confidence in using computers.
Be able to work well in a team environment and on your own.
Good organisational skills.

Shift Patterns

Our dedicated team provide 24/7 support. Shifts include sleepovers and night shifts, as well as early shifts from 7:30 am and back shifts until 8 pm or 9 pm, working 5 days over 7. The role will include working weekends and public holidays on a rotational basis.

Benefits

Generous annual leave.
TRFS rewards scheme (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 colleague.
Employee Forum for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment.
Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
HSF Health Care plan.
Counselling & Life Works service.

Inclusion Statement

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, or sexual orientation. Our aim is to welcome everyone and build inclusive teams.