Female Support Practitioner (Driver Required)

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Carrbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Travel allowance

Training opportunities

Refer a Friend

Credit Union

Health plan

Counselling service

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking compassionate Support Practitioners in Carrbridge, Highland. You will assist individuals with disabilities in daily living, including personal care, budgeting, meal prep and social activities.

No care experience required – we recruit on values and transferable skills. A fully funded SVQ is provided, along with generous leave, travel allowances, training and employee benefits. Salary £27,885 per year.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and caring nature.
• Good observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in using computers.
• Able to work well in a team environment and on your own.
• Good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals living with disabilities in daily living activities, including support with medication and finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care.
• Engage with service users through hobbies and social activities to promote independence and well-being.

Skills

Empathy

Observation skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Tools

None

Job description

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland!

Our fantasticteam are on the lookout for compassionate and creative individuals with a positive attitude to join them as Support Practitioners.

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 Support Practitioner including a fully funded SVQ.

The Role

As a Support Practitioner, you will assist individuals livingwith disabilities and/or additional support needs in all aspects of their daily lives, including support with medication and finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care.

The people we support have a variety of different hobbies which we’ll be looking to you to take an active interest in, from going out for a tasty bite or catching the latest movie to a gym session or group activity, the list is endless.

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.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave.
• 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.
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
• HSF Health Care plan.
• Counselling & Life Works service.

We’re looking to fill this post as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if suitable candidates are found before the advert closes.

Closing Date: 1st October 2026

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.

Join us and be part of something bigger!

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

Female Support Practitioner (Driver Required)

Carrbridge / Drochaid Chàrr, Highland, United Kingdom

PH22 1RH

£27,885 per year

Permanent - Full-time