Bank Support Practitioner (must hold a UK manual driving licence)

Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking a Bank Support Practitioner in Glenrothes to help support individuals with their daily lives. This position offers flexibility in working hours and the opportunity to make a positive impact in the local community. No prior experience is necessary as comprehensive training will be provided.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Cashback and discounts at retailers

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training opportunities

Refer-a-friend scheme

Employee forum for feedback

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Qualifications

• No previous care experience is required; full training will be provided.
• Must have a UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Provide tailored support across various shift patterns.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Job description

Bank Support Practitioner (must hold a UK manual driving licence)

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland makes a real difference in supporting people with their everyday lives. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Glenrothes service 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 candidates that hold a UK manual driving licence.

The role:

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.

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. This training initially consists of classroom-based sessions and e-learning as well as the opportunity to be at the start of the journey of an exciting new service where you will shadow current Support Practitioners in their day-to-day role and meet the people you will be supporting.

We are actively looking for staff that have the right values who want to make a positive difference in a person’s life. Our staff are working to promote independence in a recovery based model of support. Daily tasks include but are not limited to, daily living tasks, a variety of other support needs and personal care.

To be an amazing Support Practitioner, we’ll need you to:

• Have an empathetic and caring nature
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• IT literate
• Be able to work well in a team environment and on your own
• Good organisational skills

Shift Patterns:

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

• 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

Closing Date: 19/6/25 (we reserve the right to close the advert 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 colleagues will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.

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.

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