voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Support Practitioner - The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
Created: 17/09/2014REF: E-WFF-T2-SP
Location: Dunfermline
Hours: Full Time: 39hrs/Part Time hours are also available
Salary: £14,748 per annum (pro rata)
Benefits: 30 days annual leave
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is a leading voluntary organisation, supporting people with a broad range of needs to live in their own homes, as part of their community. The Richmond Fellowship Scotland are an organisation driven by strong values and a firm commitment to choice, dignity and social inclusion. Although The Richmond Fellowship Scotland support over 2500 people throughout Scotland, they are committed to delivering services that recognise people as individuals and treat them with dignity and respect; just like they would all want ourselves.
Applications are invited from candidates to work within a social care setting, providing flexible cover to people in their own homes and work with people who are at risk of being excluded from society; people who may have a variety of support needs including: mental health difficulties, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, dementia or autism. The successful applicants will be supporting people in their own home with all aspects of daily living, such as general housekeeping and budgeting, personal care, home care, meals and medication, social and recreational activities, as well as enabling them to develop meaningful relationships and establish links within the local area. Relevant experience is desirable, however an ability to get along with people, practical life skills and common sense are just as important.
Full induction and training will be provided, as well as the opportunity to gain an SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care. The Richmond Fellowship Scotland staff also enjoy a competitive salary and a generous employer's contribution towards a workplace pension, as well as other employee-related rewards.
For a Job Description and to apply please visit The Richmond Fellowship Scotland's website. Please note CV's will not be accepted.
Closing date: 03 October 2014
Interviews to be held on: 09 October, 2014
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration will be required for all successful candidates.
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Charity No: SC021621