Job Description

TRFS is committed to paying 40ph above the Scottish Government\xe2\x80\x99s Living Wage declared 2024/25 rate for Social Care. This means from April 2024 we intend to pay \xc2\xa312.40ph i.e. 40ph above the Scottish Government\xe2\x80\x99s committed rate. Make a positive difference in someone\xe2\x80\x99s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our Inverness services and helping support the people who need it most in our communities! No previous experience in care is required as you will be provided with full training by our excellent and award-winning learning & development team prior to starting. This training initially consists of classroom-based sessions and e-learning as well as the opportunity to shadow current Support Practitioners in their day-to-day role and meet the people you will be supporting. Due to the nature of the role, we can only accept applications from male candidates. We have a housing support service in this area that we are recruiting for. We are looking for full-time workers to support a young male who is transitioning into his own home. You will support a young man with all aspects of daily living, as well as social and emotional support, tenancy issues, and support to access the local community and the resources on offer. Support will be on a 2:1 ratio and shift patterns will consist of day shift, night shift, and waken night. If this sounds like something you would love to be a part of, please do get in touch! Each person we support is unique and you have the chance to really make a difference in that individual\xe2\x80\x99s life. Not only will you get a great sense of achievement as a Support Practitioner but in return you can expect fantastic career progression opportunities, award-winning training and a positive, enjoyable working environment. Staff will provide, physical and emotional support, administering medication, personal care, recording running notes, supporting individuals to appointments moving & handling of persons, homecare, financial support, support with daily living tasks, community-based supports i.e. appointments and activities. On top of this training, we will also finance and support you to achieve your SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care in-house! Requirements: As a Support Practitioner you could be expected to work weekends, shift patterns and sleepovers if required. This will include, Full Time, Part time and Bank shifts. About the Role: Your responsibilities will depend on the needs of the individuals that you support and can include:

• 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.
• Medical Support: Administering and monitoring medication.
• 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.
• Practical Support: Helping people to maintain tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.

About Us: The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome-focused support to over 2800 individuals in their own homes across Scotland, making us the country`s largest provider of social care. We support individuals with a variety of different needs such as physical and/or learning disabilities, ongoing mental health issues, alcohol or substance abuse and autism. Some of the people we support can present challenging behaviour or require a high level of personal care. Benefits:

• TRFS rewards scheme (which includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers)
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
• Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care.

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

• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
• HSF Health Care plan.
• Counselling & Life Works service.

On top of these excellent practical benefits the biggest benefit of all is the immense job satisfaction you will gain by making a positive difference in someone`s life. How to Apply: If you would be interested in applying, then please click on the link at the bottom of the page and submit your application there! If you are applying via a job board then please be aware that you must submit an application via our website otherwise we will be unable to contact you! Closing Date: 8.12.23 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time) Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post. 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.