Female Only Support Practitioner

Richmond Fellowship Scotland Ltd; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 Days Annual Leave (Pro Rata for PT)

Fuel allowance 45p per mile

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend £150

Glasgow Credit Union membership

Health care plan

Job summary

Richmond Fellowship Scotland Ltd is recruiting a Support Practitioner in Kilmarnock to help individuals live independently at home. You may assist with medication, housework, meals and personal care, with full training including SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.

The post is 30 hours per week, with evening and weekend shifts. A UK Driving Licence for manual vehicles and access to your own car are essential, and the role is female-only in line with our current policy.

Qualifications

• Female applicants only
• UK Driving Licence for manual vehicles required
• Access to own car for commuting
• Location: Kilmarnock, 30 hours per week (evenings and weekends)

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live as independently as possible in their own homes
• Assist with medication, general housework, meal preparation and personal care

Skills

Driving licence (manual)

Own car

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Our services in Kilmarnock are currently recruiting for Support Practitioners!

We’ll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Support Practitioner including a fully funded SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care!

However, for these posts we are only able to consider female applicants who have a UK Driving Licence for manual vehicles and access to their own cars.

This is a full time post consisting of 30hrs per week. Evening and weekend work is required.

About Us

The Role

As a Support Practitioner, you will support individuals to live as independently as possible in their own homes.

This can include assistance with medication, general housework, meal preparation and personal care.

Benefits

• 30 Days Annual Leave (Pro Rata for PT Vacancies)
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance when using your own vehicle.
• 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.
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
• HSF Health Care plan.

Closing Date: 15/10/26(We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

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 celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.

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

Female Only Support Practitioner

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom

KA3 1GZ

£21,450 per year 45p per mile Fuel Allowance

Permanent - Part-time

Closing date: 16/10/2026