Bank Support Practitioner

Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding role that fits around your commitments? If you share The Richmond Fellowship Scotland's values and you’re ready for some job satisfaction, then look no further! The Richmond Fellowship Scotland's fabulous team in Erskine is on the lookout for compassionate and creative individuals with a positive and nurturing attitude to join them as Bank Support Practitioners. The Richmond Fellowship Scotland's bank contracts will give you flexibility over the days and hours you work; tell The Richmond Fellowship Scotland when you're available, and The Richmond Fellowship Scotland'll look to give you shifts to fit.

You don’t need previous experience in care to join The Richmond Fellowship Scotland's team as a Bank Support Practitioner, as The Richmond Fellowship Scotland recruit on values and transferable skills and provide full training.

The Role

Working with The Richmond Fellowship Scotland's dedicated and friendly team in Erskine, you’ll play a vital role within The Richmond Fellowship Scotland's team. You will provide shift cover to ensure continued high-quality, person-centred care and support during times of annual leave, training, or sickness. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with all aspects of daily living, including meal preparation and medication management.
• Supporting individuals in going to appointments and activities.
• Helping manage personal finances and providing personal care.
• Providing emotional support and assisting with maintaining relationships with family and friends.

The individuals The Richmond Fellowship Scotland support enjoy being active and have many interests and hobbies, including going to college, lunch outings, attending events, and more. With your support, you will enable the people The Richmond Fellowship Scotland support to grow with independence and confidence as they work towards their goals and outcomes.

Safety and Support Techniques

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland may use CALM, which are physical intervention and escape techniques to ensure the safety of supported individuals, colleagues, and the public. Techniques include but are not limited to:

• Posture and distance when supporting.
• Understanding triggers and escalation signs.
• Guiding individuals away to deescalate situations.

Shift Patterns

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland's dedicated team provides 24/7 person-centred care, which includes early mornings, days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, sleepovers, and waking nights.

Benefits

• TRFS rewards scheme (which includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers).
• Generous annual leave.
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
• Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care.
• Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward for successfully referring a colleague.
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
• HSF Health Care plan.
• Counselling & Life Works service.

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland’re looking to fill these posts as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if suitable candidates are found before the advert closes. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application early.

All successful candidates will be given a conditional offer, subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector. All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The Richmond Fellowship Scotland welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity, or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status, or sexual orientation. The Richmond Fellowship Scotland's mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. The Richmond Fellowship Scotland celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join The Richmond Fellowship Scotland!