Bank Support Practitioner Female Only - Driver Required

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Dumfries; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable social care organization in Dumfries is seeking Bank Support Practitioners to provide flexible, person-centred care. No prior experience is needed; however, candidates must have a valid UK driving licence. In this role, you will assist individuals with daily living activities, emotional support, and engage in their community interests. The organization offers various benefits including training and a rewards scheme.

Benefits

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Forum

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence for manual vehicles required.
• No prior care experience necessary; must have transferable skills.
• Ability to provide emotional support and assist with daily living tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care during shifts.
• Assist individuals with daily living activities and manage personal care.
• Engage with individuals in community activities and support their hobbies.

Skills

Compassion

Positive attitude

Creativity

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 fabulous team in Dumfries are looking to expand their bank pool and are on the lookout for compassionate and creative individuals with a positive attitude to join them as Bank Support Practitioners.

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.

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.

However, due to the nature of the services we are only able to consider female candidates who have a valid UK driving licence for manual vehicles.

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.

You’ll support individuals living in their own homes in the community with disabilities and/or additional support needs. As a Bank Support Practitioner, you will assist with all aspects of daily living including meal preparation, medication, going to appointments and activities, managing personal finances, support with moving and handling and personal care. As well as helping the people we support in their own homes, you’ll also provide emotional support and assist them to maintain relationships with family and friends.

The people we support enjoy being active in their communities, from arts and crafts to watching the football and going out for a tasty bite to eat, the list is endless. We also have a few people we support who volunteer or attend colleague. We’ll be looking to you to take an active interest in their hobbies and enable individuals to explore new opportunities.

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.
• HSF Health Care plan.
• Counselling & Life Works service.

Closing Date: 21/11/25 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

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

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 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.

Please note, our smoking policy applies to this role. Please contact [e-mail] if you have any questions.

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!