The Richmond Fellowship Scotland

Flexi Support Assistants - Motherwell

 (Ref: LAN 207)

2 x Full Time (37.5 hours per week) – 9 months fixed term posts

Working across various services throughout North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire 3

Salary £13,507 pa

Flexible working is essential for these posts as well as sleepovers, shift work and on call duty as required

Car owner drivers essential due to dispersed nature of services. 

A travel allowance is attached to these posts

Applications are invited from candidates to work within a social care setting, providing flexible cover to support people with learning disabilities/mental health problems, and who may offer presentations deemed as challenging

The successful applicant will work in partnership with a staff team in the provision of care to individuals who require support with every day living.   This involves directly assisting with activities such as general housekeeping, personal care, social and recreational activities as well as helping individuals to develop meaningful relationships and links within their local area.  Lone working will be involved

A qualification in care is desirable, but not essential, as we will offer you the opportunity to participate in training courses relevant to your post.   We offer continuous training and excellent terms and conditions of employment

For an application please contact Ellen Kelly, Locality Administrator – 01698 375800 or ekelly@trfs.org.uk

Closing Date for completed applications is:   Friday 30^th July 2010

An Enhanced Disclosure will be obtained for the successful applicant