Male Support Practitioner - 495455

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Travel paid during shifts

45p per mile fuel allowance

In-house training programmes

Refer a Friend £150

Glasgow Credit Union membership

Health care plan (HSF)

Counselling and Life Works service

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking a compassionate Support Practitioner to provide home, housing and community support for adults with learning and physical disabilities and mental health needs in Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes. The role includes shifts, evenings, weekends, and sleepovers, with specialist tracheotomy care training provided.

Applicants must be male and hold a full UK manual driving licence.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and caring nature
• Good observation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Computer proficiency
• Teamwork and ability to work independently
• Strong organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Provide care at home, housing support and community support (hobbies, clubs, appointments) for individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health needs.
• Support both male and female clients; Be trained in tracheotomy care.
• Work day, evening, weekend shifts and sleepovers.

Job description

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

Weare on the lookout for a compassionate and creative individualwith a positive attitude to join usas Support Practitioner, based in Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes.

Due to the nature of this role, we can only accept applications from male candidates that hold a full UK manual driving licence.

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, autism and individuals who have been part of the criminal justice system. Some of the people we support can present challenging behavior or require a high level of personal care.

The Role:

In this position you will support, both male and female, with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health, as well as individuals who have had involvement with the criminal justice service. You will provide care at home, housing support and community support, such as doing hobbies, attending clubs and appointments.

The successful candidate will need to be willing to be trained in tracheotomy care and will also receive lots of specialised training to work in this service.

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

Requirements:

As a Support Practitioner you willbe expected to work day shifts, evenings shifts, weekends and sleepovers.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave
• 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 andLife Works service

Closing Date: 2/12/2026

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.

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.

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

We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.

Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 20110 applies to this post.

Join us and be part of something bigger!