Female Bank Support Practitioner - 447743

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in the UK is looking for Bank Support Practitioners in Dumbarton and Balloch. This flexible role involves supporting individuals with disabilities in their homes, assisting with daily living activities, and providing emotional support. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a caring nature. Training will be provided, and the position offers a rewarding opportunity in the social care sector.

Benefits

Cash-back and discounts through TRFS rewards

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training

Refer a Friend scheme

Free membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• Empathy and caring nature are essential.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Organisational skills are necessary for managing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to individuals.
• Assist with daily living activities such as meal prep and personal care.
• Support individuals to engage in community activities.

Skills

Empathetic and caring nature

Good observation skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Confidence in using computers

Ability to work well in a team and independently

Good organisational skills

Job description

We're hiring in Dumbarton and Balloch for Bank Support Practitioners!! If you're looking for a rewarding role that fits around your commitments, this could be the one for you!

Our teams in Dumbarton and Ballochare expanding their Bank pools and are on the look out for motivated and caring female colleagues with a positive attitude to join them.

This is a Bank (as and when required) role, meaning shifts will be offered based on service needs. If you're looking for full‑time, guaranteed hours, this may not be the right fit, but if you want flexibility, we'd love to hear from you! We recruit on values and transferrable skills and we'll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Bank Support Practitioner and pay you for time.

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. To build trusting relationships with the people we support, we ask that you ideally pick up 1‑2 shifts per week.

You’ll support individuals living in their own homes in the community with disabilities and/or additional support needs. As a 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 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.

To be part of our team, we’ll need you to:

• Have an empathetic and caring nature.
• Good observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in using computers.
• Be able to work well in a team environment and on your own.
• Good organisational skills.

Due to public transport not always coinciding with shifts it would be great if you had a full UK driving licence and access to a car, however this is not essential to join our team as a Bank Support Practitioner.

Shift Patterns

Our dedicated friendly team provide 24/7 support which is tailored to the needs of each individual, so depending on shift length you may be supporting more than one individual but do not worry as we factor travel into your hours. Our shifts include 7.30am – 3pm, 2:30pm – 9pm, full days and sleepovers.

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.

We're looking to fill these posts as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if suitable candidates are found before the advert closes. To avoid disappointment, pop your application in early.

Closing Date: 23rd November 2025 (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.

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

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 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. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams.

We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us!