voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Support Practitioner (Waking Nightshift) - The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
Created: 19/08/2015The 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 the community. They currently have a vacancy for the following:-
Support Practitioner (Waking Nightshift)
Ref No: E-CFF-T2-SPN
Location: Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy
Salary: £15,043 per annum pro rata
Hours: 39 hours per week (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 & 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.
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration will be required for all successful candidates.
For a full job description please visit http://www.trfs.org.uk/careers/616_support_practitioner_night_shift. Please note CV's will not be accepted.
Closing Date: Monday 31 August 2015
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Charity No: SC021621