Job Description

Make a positive difference in someone\'s life by becoming a Support Practitioner with The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our East Dunbartonshire services and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!

We are currently looking to increase our staff resource at our Ashfield House & Newdyke Road Services based in Kirkintilloch and our Bearsden & Milngavie supported living services for Full Time and Bank members of staff. We support individuals who have Mental Health, Learning Disability, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Challenging behaviour, Older People (including dementia), Forensic support, Alcohol and Drug misuse support needs.

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.

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 clubs and leisure activities such as day centres, bowling, cinema, swimming etc.

\xc2\xb7 Medical Support- Administering and monitoring medication.

\xc2\xb7 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.

\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:

\xc2\xb7 TRFS rewards scheme (which includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers)

\xc2\xb7 Refer a Friend scheme- \xc2\xa3150 reward for successfully referring a friend, family member or colleague.

Closing Date: 22nd September 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.

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

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland