Support Practitioner - Driver Only

Make a positive difference in someone's life, by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland at our service in St Madoes, and helping support the people who need it most in our communities! Due to location of service you will need to have driving license.

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.

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.

On top of this training we will also fully finance and support you to achieve your SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care in-house!

We have a great opportunity, to support three individuals in their shared accommodation.

You must have a full manual driving licence, as you will be required to drive supported individuals mobility cars.

We have two full-time posts available, and you must be flexible, as the shifts vary from early, back, late, and sleepover.

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.

· 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 & Life Works service.

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 3 months of their start date.