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Support Practitioners - The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
Created: 21/01/2015The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is a leading voluntary organisation, providing care and support services in Scotland. They currently have vacancies for the following:-
Support Practitioners - Ref No: E-FF-SP
Location: Glenrothes/Kirkcaldy/Leven/Cupar/St Andrews
Salary: £15,043 per annum (plus enhanced rates for on-call and sleepovers)
Hours: Full-time - 39 hours (Participation in sleepovers, lone working and ability to work a flexible shift pattern essential)
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:-
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 and Social Care. The Richmond Fellowship staff also enjoy a competitive salary and a generous employer's contribution towards a workplace pension, as well as other employee-related rewards.
Applicants are required to hold a full driving licence with access to transport for these posts.
For a full job description please visit www.trfs.org.uk/careers/547_support_practitioner and apply online. Please note CV's will not be accepted. Vacancies are also available for Sessional/Bank staff. To apply please use the above link indicating an interest in Sessional work on your application.
Closing Date: Sunday 01 March 2015 at 5.00pm
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration will be required for all successful candidates.
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.