At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with complex needs in daily activities and personal care.
- Company: Join The Richmond Fellowship Scotland, the largest social care provider in the country.
- Benefits: Generous leave, discounts, paid travel, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive environment welcoming diverse backgrounds; excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Empathetic nature, experience with mental health support, and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.
Make a positive difference in someone's life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our Dunfermline service!
Our fantastic team are on the lookout for compassionate and creative individuals with a positive attitude to join them as Support Practitioners.
Due to the needs of this service, we can only accept applications from Male candidates who have a full UK manual driving licence.
It would be advantageous, if candidates have previous experience of working within a Complex Needs service, where CALM has played a sugnificant role.
We are currently recruting for 1 x 39 hour post.
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 behavior or require a high level of personal care.
The Role : As a Support Practitioner, you will assist individuals living in their own homes with disabilities and/or additional support needs in all aspects of their daily lives, including support with medication and finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care.
The people we support have a variety of different hobbies which we'll be looking to you to take an active interest in, from going out for a tasty bite or catching the latest movie to a gym session or group activity, the list is endless.
To be part of our team, we'll need you to: Have an empathetic and caring nature.
Experience of supporting individuals with mental health needs.
Good observation skills.
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.
Full UK manual driving licence 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 which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment.
Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
HSF Health Care plan.
Counselling 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 3 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.
Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.
Please note, our smoking policy applies to this role.
Please contact k if you have any questions.
We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.
Join us and be part of something bigger!
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Male Support Practitioner - Complex Needs in Edinburgh employer: The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is an exceptional employer that prioritises compassion and growth, offering a supportive work environment in Bellshill. With comprehensive training provided, employees can thrive in their roles while enjoying generous annual leave and a rewarding benefits scheme. Join our inclusive team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Contact Details:
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Recruitment Team
