Bank Support Practitioner

As we face the uncertainty and chaos brought by Covid 19 we are reminded daily of the importance of our support practitioners and the invaluable job they do. If you would like to make a difference during this difficult time or even if you are looking for extra shifts to work alongside your current role why not join The Richmond Fellowship Scotland? Not only will you be making a difference in people we supports lives but you can also create a fantastic career within health and social care. Our Support Practitioners are fully trained by our excellent and award-winning learning & development team prior to starting, which initially consists of three classroom-based sessions as well as the opportunity to shadow current Support Practitioners in their day-to-day role. After this initial training there will always be opportunities to further your learning during your time with TRFS. As such, to apply for this vacancy you would require no previous experience in the Care sector. The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome-focused support to over 2800 individuals either in their own homes, shared accommodation or care home environments 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, mental health, alcohol or substance abuse and autism. We can offer either Full-Time (35 hours), Part-Time (Various hours) or Bank (Ad Hoc) contracts depending on our requirements at the time. Each person we support is unique so each support role will be different to the next, giving you the chance to really make a difference in that individuals life. What matters most is that you have the right values and the right attitude. When applying to the role please keep in mind the current NHS guidelines in social distancing and self-isolation .Please read the information in the attached link below and only apply if you do not fall into any of the categories in relation to your own health and wellbeing. Closing date: 14/04/2020 PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.