Job Description

Make a positive difference in someone\'s life, by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland at our outreach service in Perth and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!

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.

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 be flexible, as the shifts vary from early, back and late.

About the Role:

Your responsibilities as a Outreach worker could include:

\xc2\xb7 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.

\xc2\xb7 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- \xc2\xa3150 bonus!

All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer- this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG.

How to Apply:

If you would be interested in applying then please click on the link at the bottom of the page and submit your application there!

Closing Date - 15th August 2023 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.

As part of our compliance checks, all candidates will be asked, if successful, to undergo a risk assessment based on underlying conditions due to Covid-19.

All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of their start date.

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland