Support Practitioner - Internal Only (Penicuik) - #150172

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland


Date: 1 day ago
City: Penicuik
Contract type: Full time
Make a positive difference in someone’s life by becoming a Support Practitioner with The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our Penicuik service and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!

**** We can only accept applications from Internal candidates ****

We are currently able to offer a full-time permanent Support Practitioner contract within our Teviot service.

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.

Drivers with access to their own cars are preferred but not essential.

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 leisure activities such as day centres, cinema, swimming etc.
  • Personal Care - Assisting people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care which would include assistance with bathing, dressing, arranging visits with the dentist/doctor, 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 currently has a Gold Investors in People award
  • TRFS is accredited as a Living Wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation

All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer - this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG. Having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.

All new staff members will be required to apply to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.

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.

Closing Date: Monday 7th of July

(We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

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