Bank Support Practitioner

Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is expanding its team of Bank Support Practitioners in Scotland. This role offers flexible shifts while providing high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with diverse support needs, allowing you to make a significant impact in your community while maintaining work-life balance.

Benefits

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme- £150 reward

Employee Forum for feedback

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate nature is crucial.
• Good observation and communication skills are needed.
• Confident using computers and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with a range of support needs, promoting independence.
• Cover shifts during times of annual leave, training, or sickness.
• Engage clients in community activities to reduce social isolation.

Skills

Empathy

Observation

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding role that fits around your commitments? If you share our values and you’re ready for some job satisfaction, then look no further!

Our amazing teams in Whiteinch and Scotstoun is expanding their bank pool and are on the lookout for compassionate, creative and positive individuals to join them as Bank Support Practitioners.

Joining our bank team means flexibility that works around you, simply let us know your availability and we’ll offer shifts that suit your schedule. It’s a great opportunity to make a real difference while maintaining balance in your life!

This is a Bank (as and when required) role, meaning shifts will be offered based on service needs. If you're looking for full-time, guaranteed hours, this may not be the right fit, but if you want flexibility, we'd love to hear from you! We recruit on values and transferrable skills and we’ll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Bank Support Practitioner and pay you for time.

The Role

As a Bank Support Practitioner you will play a vital role within our team. You will cover shifts to ensure continued high-quality, person-centred care and support during times of annual leave, training or sickness.

The people we support have a range of different needs including mental health, learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries, addictions and past trauma. As a Bank Support Practitioner you will assist with a range of diverse support such as homecare, medication management, meal preparation and supporting people in the community to access health services, educational opportunities, leisure and social activities within their own homes.

From arts and crafts to watching the football and going out for a tasty bite to eat, the people we support enjoy being active in their communities. You will support the individuals on an outcome-based programme which will see them grow in confidence and learn life skills to increase their independence. With your help, you’ll enable the individuals to explore new opportunities and reduce social isolation.

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.

Shift Patterns

Our dedicated friendly team provide 24/7 support which is tailored to the needs of each individual. Our shifts include earlies, days, lates, waking nights and sleepovers.

Benefits

• 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.
• Counselling & Life Works service.

Closing Date: 8th June 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

If you are applying via a job board then please be aware that you must submit an application via our website otherwise we will be unable to contact you!

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!

3 Buchanan Gate
Buchanan Gate Business Park
Cumbernauld Road
Stepps
North Lanarkshire
G33 6FB
0845 013 6300