Support Practitioner in Aberdeen inAberdeen PUBLISHED SUN 23 MAR 2025 Jump to job information section

(£12.40 per hour moving to £12.90 per hour from 1st April 2025)

Start a career that really makes a difference, packed full of job satisfaction!

We have a fantastic new opportunity here at The Richmond Fellowship Scotland for a Support Practitioner to join our brand new service in Aberdeen.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a brand-new bespoke service supporting 8 individuals to live independently in their own tenancies.

Coming back to the local authority area, our new service, Stoneywood (Dyce), is a bespoke build where person-centred support will be given to individuals with complex needs in their own properties.

You don't need experience in care to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferrable skills. We’ll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Support Practitioner including a fully funded SVQ.

The Role

As a Support Practitioner, you will assist individuals living in their own homes with complex needs in all aspects of their daily lives, including support with medication, finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care.

To be part of our team, we’ll need you to:

• Have an empathetic and caring nature.
• Good observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in using computers.
• Be able to work well in a team environment and on your own.
• Good organisational skills.
  
  

Some Of Our Fantastic Rewards And Benefits

• Generous annual leave.
• TRFS rewards scheme (includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers).
• 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.
• Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment.
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
• HSF Health Care plan.
• Counselling & Life Works service.
  
  

We’re looking to fill this post as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if suitable candidates are found before the advert closes. To avoid disappointment, pop your application in early.

Sound interesting? Apply today! We’d love to hear from you!

If you would be interested in applying then please click on the link at the bottom of the page and submit your application there!

Closing Date: 31st of March 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

Please note, CALMS training is a requirement of this role and all applicants must be able to undertake the responsibilities as such.

PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; 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.

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