Care and Support Specialist

3 weeks ago

East Renfrewshire Council, United Kingdom The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Full time

Start a career that makes a difference

We are seeking a compassionate and creative individual to join our East Renfrewshire team as a Support Practitioner. No experience in care is necessary, as we recruit on values and transferable skills. We will provide all the training you need to be an amazing Support Practitioner, including a fully funded SVQ.

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, and we will look to you to take an active interest in these. From going out for a tasty meal to catching the latest movie, the list is endless.

To be part of our team, we will need you to:

  • Have an empathetic and caring nature.
  • 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.

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 - £ 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.

We are looking to fill this post as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if suitable candidates are found before the advert closes. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application early.

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.

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

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