Support Practitioner

TRFS is committed to paying 40ph above the Scottish Government's Living Wage declared 2024/25 rate for Social Care. This means from April 2024 we intend to pay £12.40ph i.e. 40ph above the Scottish Government's committed rate. Make a positive difference in someone's life by becoming a Support Practitioner with The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our Irvine 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 Irvine team.
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.
However, due to the nature of the service we can only accept applications from female candidates with a valid driving licence and access to their own vehicles!
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.
Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.
All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of their start date.
Closing Date: 05/03/2024 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)