Support Practitioner

3 hours ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Full time

Are you looking for more than just a job? Where you can make a real difference to the lives of others and get the satisfaction you deserve? Then we want to hear from you

Our fabulous Team at Davidson are on the lookout for active and compassionate individuals with the ability to motivate and inspire to join them as Support Practitioners on a full-time, permanent basis (39 hours per week).

You don’t need previous experience in care to join our team as a Support Practitioner as we recruit on values and transferable skills. We provide full training along with the opportunity for you to complete your SVQ.

The Role

You’ll be joining a small, friendly team who provide support to four individuals who live in their own home in the same block of flats.

The people we support have a range of different needs including Mental Health, learning disabilities, Acquired Brain Injuries, addictions and past trauma. As a Support Practitioner you will assist with all aspects of daily living including support with personal finances, prompts with medication and personal care, going to appointments and activities along with emotional and social support.

You will support the individuals on an outcome-based programme which will see them grow in confidence and learn life skills to increase their independence. You’ll take an active interest in their hobbies with include going out for walks and to their social clubs, volunteering and shopping. With your help. You’ll enable the individuals to explore new opportunities and reduce social isolation.

It would be great if you had a full UK manual driving licence with a minimum of 1 years' experience on the roads as a few of the people we support have their own mobility cars, but this isn't essential to join our team.

To be an amazing Support Practitioner, we’ll need you to:

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 tailored support 24/7 and shift patterns include 9am – 6pm and a sleepover from 12:30pm – 12:30pm the following day with a sleepover between 11pm and 7am where you will be able to go to the staff flat.

The sleepover part of your shift is not included in your contracted hours so for every sleepover you cover you will be paid an additional £99.20.

Benefits :

Generous annual leave 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- £ reward for successfully referring a friend, family member or colleague. Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union. HSF Health Care plan. Counselling & Life Works service.

If you are applying via a job board then please be aware that you must submit an application via our website otherwise we will be unable to contact you

Closing Date: 13.10. (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

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 colleagues will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.

Schedule 9 Part 1 (a) of the Equality Act applies to this post.

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

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