Bank Support Practitioner - Female Driver with Full UK Driving Licence

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

Job summary

A social care provider in Glenrothes is seeking a Bank Support Practitioner to assist individuals with daily living tasks and support their personal care needs. The role offers flexibility with shifts and provides comprehensive training. Candidates must have an empathetic nature and hold a UK manual driving licence. Join a dedicated team making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Cash back at retailers

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training

Refer-a-friend reward

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Qualifications

• No previous experience in care required; full training provided.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Must hold a UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Make a positive difference in someone's life.
• Provide tailored support as part of a recovery-based model.

Skills

Empathic nature

Excellent verbal and written communication

IT literacy

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland makes a real difference in supporting people with their everyday lives. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Glenrothesservice as Bank Support Practitioner. Our bank contracts will give you flexibility over the days and hours you work. Tell us when you're available and we'll look to give you shifts to fit.

Due to the nature of this role, we can only accept applications from female candidates that hold a UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland and help support the people who need it most in our communities.
• Support individuals with daily living tasks, a variety of other support needs and personal care as part of a recovery-based model of support.

Requirements / Qualifications

• No previous experience in care is required as you will be provided with full training by our excellent and award-winning learning and development team prior to starting. Training includes classroom-based sessions and e-learning, plus shadowing current Support Practitioners.
• Have an empathetic and caring nature
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• IT literate
• Ability to work well in a team environment and on your own
• Good organisational skills

Shift Patterns

• Our dedicated team provides tailored support 24/7 and shift patterns include working days, evenings, sleepovers, wakened nights, weekends and bank/public holidays.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• 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
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union
• HSF Health Care plan, counselling and life works service

Additional Information

Closing Date: 6/10/25 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early)

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 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.

Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.

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.