Job Description

Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our Dumfries services and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!

We are currently able to offer full time, part time and bank Support Practitioner contracts within the Dumfries team. We have positions both in our community team and within our buildings-based services as well!

You do not need to have worked in care to apply as we will invest in your qualifications and provide full training through our award-winning learning & development team prior to starting.

Requirements:

Due to the nature of the service we can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid UK driving licence and access to their own vehicles. You will be paid for your travel during your shift and there is a fuel allowance of 45p per mile.

About the Role:

Your responsibilities as a Support Practitioner 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 Personal Care- Assisting people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care which would include assistance with bathing, dressing, and arranging visits with the dentist/doctor, incontinence care.

\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!
• TRFS currently has a Gold Investors in People award.
• TRFS is accredited as a Living Wage employer by the Living Wage foundation.

Closing Date - 1st 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