Female Support Practitioner (UK Driving Licence)

THE RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP SCOTLAND LIMITED; Greenock; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Travel paid during shifts

Fuel allowance (45p/mile)

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee Forum participation

Credit Union membership

Health plan & counselling services

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is expanding in Greenock and seeks a motivated, caring Support Practitioner to join a full-time, permanent team. A full UK manual driving licence with at least 1 year of driving experience is essential as mobility cars are used by the people we support.

No care experience is required, as full training including a fully funded SVQ will be provided. You will support individuals with daily living tasks, life skills, and emotional guidance to help them thrive at home

Qualifications

• Empathy and caring nature are essential.
• Good observation and communication skills.
• Confidence with computers and basic IT.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals on an outcome-based programme to grow in confidence and independence.
• Assist with daily living tasks: meals, medication management, appointments, finances and personal care.
• Provide emotional support and help maintain relationships with family and friends.
• Encourage participation in hobbies, social clubs, volunteering and shopping to reduce social isolation.

Skills

Empathy

Observation skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Job description

We're expanding in Greenock!!

Our fabulous team is on the lookout for a motivated and creative *female colleague with a positive attitude to join them as a Support Practitioner on a full-time, permanent basis. If you share our values and looking for job satisfaction, then we want to hear from you!

For this role, it is essential that you hold a full UK manual 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 justice and 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, 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.

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 September 2026.

*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.

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.

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.

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.

Join us and be part of something bigger!