The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
Location
Greenock, Inverclyde | United Kingdom
Job description
TRFS is committed to paying 40 pence per hour 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 (£0.40ph above the Scottish Government’s committed rate).
We’re hiring in Greenock!! If you’re looking for job satisfaction and a chance to make a real difference to others, then this could be the career for you! Our fabulous Team in LyleHS are on the lookout for a caring and understanding individual with a positive attitude to join them as a Support Practitioner on a full-time basis (39 hours per week). You don’t need previous experience in care to join our team as we recruit on values and transferable skills. We provide full training along with the opportunity for you to complete your SVQ. The Role You’ll be joining a friendly and dedicated team who provide support to 6 individuals in their own homes who have mild to moderate Learning Disabilities, complex needs and behaviours of concern. As a Support Practitioner you will assist with all aspects of daily living including meal preparation, medication, going to appointments and activities, managing personal finances, support with moving and handling and personal care. As well as helping the people we support in their own homes, you’ll also provide emotional support and support them to maintain relationships with family and friends. We’ll be looking to you to take an active interest in their hobbies, which can include going out for lunches and shopping to watching to football, going bowling or to their favourite clubs. Some of the individuals we support attend college and volunteer. The list is endless but the most important role you will play, is supporting individuals with their independence and being an active part of their local community. To be part of our team, we’ll need you to: Have an empathetic and caring nature.Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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Salary
£22.92k per annum
