Bank Support Practitioner

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

Job summary

A leading support organization in Stevenston is recruiting Bank Support Practitioners to support individuals with autism and learning disabilities. Primarily responsible for assisting with daily living activities, candidates should have a passion for helping others. No prior experience is necessary, and the organization welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. This role includes shifts on evenings, weekends, and nights.

Benefits

TRFS rewards scheme

Refer a Friend scheme – £150 bonus

Gold Investors in People award

Living Wage employer accreditation

Employee Forum for feedback

Qualifications

• No care experience is necessary.
• Experience in similar services appreciated.
• Valued skills in autism or learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with Autism in daily living.
• Assist with cooking and household tasks.
• Respond to communication needs and anxiety.

Skills

Skills or knowledge in autism

Learning disabilities knowledge

Job description

Overview

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is recruiting Bank Support Practitioners for Todhill services in Stevenston. We support individuals with a variety of needs including ongoing mental health issues, autism, learning disabilities and dementia. We are seeking candidates who can regularly work evening, weekend or night shifts. Non-drivers are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with Autism and associated complex learning disabilities with all aspects of daily living, including personal care (full support or prompting as needed).
• Assist with cooking or prompting to cook meals, general household tasks, shopping, and attending appointments.
• Use and adapt communication tools for individuals with communication needs; respond appropriately to anxiety or challenging behaviour, which can occur when someone is trying to communicate a need.
• Work as part of a committed team to provide consistent, person-centred support in a multi-million pound campus development with 21 new homes and a Day Centre offering vocational activities (e.g., horticulture, arts and crafts, animal husbandry).

Qualifications

• No care experience is necessary for these positions.
• We welcome applicants with prior experience in similar services and those looking to develop their career with an organisation focused on outcomes for the people we support and for staff.
• Skills or knowledge in autism, learning disabilities, or borderline personality disorders will be valued.

Benefits

• TRFS rewards scheme (cash-back and discounts at various retailers)
• Refer a Friend scheme – £150 bonus
• Gold Investors in People award
• Living Wage employer accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation
• Employee Forum for feedback and continuous improvement as an employer

Other Information

• All successful applicants will receive a conditional offer subject to satisfactory references and PVG checks.
• Having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.
• All new staff members must register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.
• We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds; we welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, disability, age, marital or parental status, or sexual orientation.
• Closing Date: 10/10/25 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time).