The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
Post:Support Practitioner
Location:Kirkcaldy
Hours:Full-time – 39 hours per week; various part-time hours available
Salary:£17,137 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Closing Date:30 November 2017
Ref:720
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. We are an organisation driven by strong values and a firm commitment to choice, dignity and social inclusion. Although we support over 2800 people throughout Scotland, we are committed to delivering services that recognise people as individuals and treat them with dignity and respect; just like we would all want ourselves.
We are currently looking to increase our staff resource in the Kirkcaldy area and are looking for people who can help our supported individuals to achieve their own positive outcomes. We are therefore looking to recruit new staff members to join the team.
If you`re fit and healthy with a wide range of personal interests and activities, and are willing to share your community contacts with those you support, this could be the opportunity for you.
You will be part of a committed team, supporting individuals with a variety of complex needs, some of whom also have physical and/or learning disabilities. All of the people supported need support with some aspects of their life such as paying bills and general household tasks, but it can also involve support with personal care and hygiene. There are a number of people with complex needs in the service, some with limited verbal communication.
You will join an experienced team full of enthusiastic staff that will mentor you, provide support and guidance and you will also receive excellent training including a VQ in social care.
There are 3 full time (39 hours) Support Practitioner posts available, however if you are looking for part-time but can be flexible this could be the service for you.
There is a rolling rota in place for a sleepover service e.g. earliest start is 8am and working until 11pm, sleeping till 7am and finishing at 8am.
It is essential that you have a driving licence and access to your own vehicle for this role.
No care experience is necessary for these positions, but we are also seeking people who have previously worked in this type of service and who are looking to develop their career with an organisation committed to achieving outcomes for the people we support and for our staff. People with skills in supporting those with autism and learning disabilities will find this a great service to be part of.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a change in your life and that of the people we support.The work can be challenging, but as well as a competitive salary, enhanced pension contributions and annual leave, childcare vouchers and discounts at over 850 online and high street retailers, we can offer you a rewarding and satisfying role in your local community.
To apply please visit our website at and enter reference number 720.
PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.
With effect from 2 October 2017, all new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of their start date.
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Charity No: SC021621