Bank Support Practitioner

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Elgin; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Travel allowance

Training opportunities

Refer a Friend £150

Employee Forum

Credit Union membership

Health care plan

Counselling service

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking Bank Support Practitioners to assist individuals living with disabilities in daily activities, including housing, meals and personal care. Training and SVQ funding are provided, with a strong focus on compassionate, values‑driven care.

You do not need prior care experience to start; join a supportive team and build a rewarding career in social care with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and caring nature.
• Good observation and communication skills.
• Ability to use computers.
• Team player with good organisation and independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living, mobility and personal care.
• Help with medication and finances as required.
• Support activities and promote independence through hobbies and outings.

Skills

Empathetic

Observation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computers

Teamwork

Organisation

Job description

Make a positive difference in someone's life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland!

Our fantastic team are on the lookout for compassionate and creative individuals with a positive attitude to join them as a Bank Support Practitioner.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a new service and be part of a team that really makes a difference. This service supports a gentleman in his new home with general day to day living, mobility, day‑to‑day living and promoting independence.

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.

About Us

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome‑focused support to over 2800 individuals in their own homes across Scotland, making us the country's largest provider of social care. We support individuals with a variety of different needs such as physical and/or learning disabilities, ongoing mental health issues, alcohol or substance abuse and autism. Some of the people we support can present challenging behaviour or require a high level of personal care.

The Role

As a Bank Support Practitioner, you will assist individuals living with disabilities and/or additional support needs in all aspects of their daily lives, including support with medication and finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care. The people we support have a variety of different hobbies which we’ll ask you to take an active interest in, from going out for a tasty bite or catching the latest movie to a gym session or group activity, the list is endless.

Must Have

• Empathetic and caring nature.
• Good observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in using computers.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and on your own.
• Good organisational skills.

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.

Closing Date: 20th August 2026

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.

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.

Join us and be part of something bigger!