Bank Support Practitioner

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Alford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health and social care organization in Alford is seeking passionate Bank Support Practitioners. This role involves assisting individuals with social support, personal care, and daily activities. No prior experience is needed as full training is provided, and they are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds. Generous benefits include in-house training opportunities, a rewards scheme, and paid travel during shifts.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training

Refer a Friend scheme

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others and making a difference.
• Willingness to undergo training, including SVQ Level 2.
• Ability to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals to engage with their communities through outings.
• Administer and monitor medication for clients.
• Help maintain personal hygiene and wellbeing.
• Support daily household tasks to maintain tenancy.

Skills

Social support skills

Medical support knowledge

Personal care assistance

Practical household support

Job description

Overview

Would you like a fantastic new career in Health and Social Care? Why not start your day hoping to make a difference and end your day knowing you did! Here at The Richmond Fellowship Scotland, we make a real difference in supporting people to enjoy, achieve and have fun in their everyday lives. We are currently looking for passionate and committed Bank Support Practitioners to join our team in Alford. No previous experience in care is required, as we provide full in-house training to all new staff members and will fully invest in you to achieve your SVQ Level 2. 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.

Responsibilities

• Social Support - Assisting individuals to engage with their communities by planning and attending outings to various leisure activities such as day centres, cinema, swimming etc.
• Medical Support - Administering and monitoring medication.
• Personal Care - Assisting people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care which would include assistance with bathing, dressing, arranging visits with the dentist/doctor, incontinence care.
• Practical Support - Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.

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.

Additional Information

All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer—this is 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: 10th Oct 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time).

How to Apply

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