Female Support Practitioner (UK Driving Licence)

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Greenock; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Cash-back and retailer discounts (TRFS

Paid travel during shifts

Fuel allowance 45p per mile

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend £150 reward

Employee Forum

Glasgow Credit Union membership

Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is expanding in Greenock and seeks a motivated Support Practitioner to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. You’ll work with individuals with diverse needs, helping them grow in confidence and independence through an outcome-based programme.

Training is provided, including SVQ funding, and a full UK manual driving licence with at least 1 year of driving experience is preferred to support mobility needs.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and caring by nature.
• Good observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable using computers.
• Able to work well in a team and alone.
• Strong organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals on an outcome-based programme to increase independence.
• Assist with daily living tasks including meal preparation, medication management, appointments and activities.
• Support with personal finances and personal care as needed.
• Provide emotional guidance and help build meaningful relationships with family and friends.
• Encourage exploration of new opportunities to reduce social isolation.

Skills

Empathetic nature

Observation skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Team & independent work

Organisational skills

Tools

Computers

Job description

We’re expanding in Greenock!! Our fabulous team is on the lookout for a motivatedand creative *female colleaguewith a positive attitude to join them as aSupport Practitioneron a full-time, permanent basis.If you share our values andlooking for job satisfaction, then we want to hear from you! For thisrole,it is essential thatyou hold a full UKmanual driving licence with a minimum of 1 years’ driving experience as the people we support have their own mobility cars. 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 support individuals on an outcome-based programme which will see them grow in confidence and learn life skills to increase their independence. You’ll take an active interest in their hobbies with include going out for walks and to their social clubs, volunteering and shopping. The people we support have a range of different needs including mental health, learning disabilities, autism, addictions, criminal justiceand past trauma. You’ll play a key role in assisting with daily living tasks including meal preparation, medication management, attending appointments and activities, handling personal finances, and personal care. As well as practical support, you’ll also offer emotional guidance and help individuals maintain meaningful relationships with their family and friends, empowering them to thrive in their own homes and communities With your help, you’ll enable the individuals to explore new opportunities and reduce social isolation.

To be part of our team

• 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.

Shift patterns

Our dedicated team provide tailored support 24/7 and our shifts include earlies from 7:30am, back shifts until 8/9pm and sleepovers which are 24 hours. These roles do involve working weekends and public holidays on a rotational basis. The sleepover part of your shift is not included in your contracted hours so for every sleepover you cover you will be paid an additional £107.60.

Closing Date

Sunday 6th September2026. *Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave.
• 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.

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

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.

About Us

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome-focused support to over 2800 individuals in their own homes across Scotland, making us the country's largest provider of social care. We support individuals with a variety of different needs such as physical and/or learning disabilities, ongoing mental health issues, alcohol or substance abuse and autism. Some of the people we support can present challenging behaviour or require a high level of personal care.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status or sexual orientation. Our aim is to welcome everyone and build inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.