Make a positive difference in someone's life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland, and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!
We are looking to recruit a full-time Waken Night Responder to join our Inverness service.
You will be provided with full training by our excellent and award-winning learning & development team prior to starting. This training initially consists of classroom-based sessions and e-learning, as well as the opportunity to shadow current Support Practitioners in their day-to-day role and meet the people you will be supporting.
About the Role:
Your responsibilities as a Support Practitioner could include:
Providing overnight support to an identified group of people with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health diagnoses, ensuring their safety and well-being at various identified locations across Inverness;
Carrying out planned responsive night support to adults with a learning disability and/or mental health diagnosis;
Responding promptly to alerts indicating that an identified client needs support;
Monitoring and using technological aids to meet people's support needs;
Responding to individuals displaying challenging behavior;
Responding to people experiencing mental health distress;
Administering medication and assessing and managing risk;
Monitoring and promptly reporting any changes in physical or mental health;
Ensuring identified clients' nighttime and morning routines are followed;
Meeting personal care needs related to continence;
Enabling nighttime routines and ensuring that those who go to bed late are settled;
Minimizing behavior problems;
Recognizing and solving problems before they escalate;
Using your own initiative and experience to problem-solve.
Key Benefits:
TRFS rewards scheme, which includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers;
Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care;
Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward for successfully referring a friend, family member, or colleague;
Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union;
HSF Health Care plan;
Counselling & Life Works service;
Employee Forum.
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity, 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.
All successful Support Practitioner applicants 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.
Closing Date: 21/02/2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time).
How to Apply:
If you would be interested in applying, please click on the link at the bottom of the page and submit your application!
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