Support Practitioner

2 months ago


Glenrothes, United Kingdom The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Full time

**TRFS is committed to paying 40ph above the Scottish Government’s Living Wage declared 2024/25 rate for Social Care. This means from April 2024 we intend to pay £12.40ph i.e. 40ph above the Scottish Government’s committed rate.**

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our Fife services and helping support the people who need it most in our communities

**Requirements**:
We are looking for caring, supportive, adaptable, approachable, empathetic, fun and positive individuals across several services in Glenrothes and surrounding areas. Some posts cover surrounding locations such as Auchtermuchty, Thornton, Kettlebridge, Cardenden, Kirkcaldy, whilst some may be based in Glenrothes itself only. We have part time, full time and bank contracts available. Some posts are for day shifts only whilst other posts include sleepover shifts (sleepover payments are £87 per sleepover on top of your contracted salary). Some services cover homes of multiple occupancy and some consist of home care visits. Some services support individuals with PEG feeding, epilepsy and/or limited mobility. During the interview the Hiring Manager would discuss different services with you in more depth. Full training is provided during your induction in our new Kirkcaldy office.

No previous experience in care is required as we provide full in-house training to all new staff members and will even invest in you to achieve your SVQ Level 2, so even if this is a new career path for you, we would love to meet you. What matters most is that you have the right values and the right attitude.

**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 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.

**Key Benefits**:

- TRFS rewards scheme (cash-back and discounts at various retailers)
- Refer a Friend scheme
- £150 bonus
- TRFS is an Equal Opportunity, Positive about Disabled People and a Living Wage Accredited Employer. TRFS has been awarded Gold by Investors in People.

All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer

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.

Closing Date: 26th December 2023 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)


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