Bank Support Practitioner (Driver Required)

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Stevenston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support services organization is seeking Bank Support Practitioners in Stevenston. This role offers flexible hours with a 0hrs contract, ideal for those able to work evenings and weekends. Candidates will support individuals with Autism and complex learning disabilities in daily living activities. Previous care experience is not required as training will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a meaningful career in social care.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Rewards scheme with discounts

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training

Refer a Friend scheme

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Qualifications

• Regularly able to pick up evening, weekend or nighttime shifts.
• Valid UK Driving licence for manual vehicles.
• Ability to use communication tools effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with Autism and complex learning disabilities.
• Assist with personal care, cooking, and household tasks.
• Use different communication tools to meet individuals' needs.

Skills

Ability to support individuals with complex communication needs

Flexibility for evening, weekend or nighttime shifts

Tools

Communication tools

Job description

Here at The Richmond Fellowship Scotland we are currently looking to recruit Bank Support Practitioners for our Todhill services in Stevenston, where we support individuals with a variety of different needs such as ongoing Mental Health issues, Autism, Learning Disabilities and Dementia.

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 Bank Support Practitioner.

Please be aware that we are looking to recruit candidates who are regularly able to pick up evening, weekend or nighttime shifts.

This is a 0hrs contract with flexible hours so you are able to pick and choose your own shifts.

Due to the needs of the service, we are only able to consider applications from candidates who have a valid UK Driving licence for manual vehicles. Access to your own car is not necessary.

About Us

This campus has recently undergone a multi-million pound development to provide 21 brand new homes for the people we support and these houses have been designed to respond to the needs and preferences of the people who will live in them as well as to fit in with the surrounding natural environment. With this development we feel that we have unlocked the full potential of Todhill's beautiful 105 acre rural site which includes a Day Centre Service offering a range of vocational and fun activities including horticulture, arts and crafts and animal husbandry.

Responsibilities

You will be part of a committed team, supporting individuals with Autism and associated complex learning disabilities. All of the people supported need full support with all aspects of their life which includes either full support with personal care or prompting with personal care, support with cooking or prompting to cook meals, general household tasks, shopping and attending appointments. Some people have complex communication needs and we use different communication tools to meet the individuals' needs. Some of the individuals can get anxious and display challenging behaviour this always tends to be when the person is trying to communicate something.

Requirements

Regularly able to pick up evening, weekend or nighttime shifts. Valid UK Driving licence for manual vehicles. 0hrs contract with flexible hours. Ability to use communication tools to support individuals with complex communication needs.

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.

Closing Date: 24/12/25 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

All successful Bank 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.

We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.