Male Support Practitioner - must hold a full UK driving licence

ABR International AB; ST Andrews; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

ABR International AB is seeking a Male Support Practitioner for a part-time role in St Andrews. The position involves providing social and personal care support to individuals, with full training provided. Candidates will assist with daily living tasks, engage clients in community activities, and receive ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Cashback and discounts at retailers

Paid travel during shifts

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward

Free Glasgow Credit Union membership

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• No previous experience in care required; full training provided.
• Must hold a driving license.
• Willingness to learn and support individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Administer and monitor medication.
• Engage individuals in community activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Male Support Practitioner - Part-time/30 hours per week

Tayport & St Andrews

Due to the nature of the role, we can only consider male applications that hold a driving licence.

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland makes a real difference in supporting people with their everyday lives. We have an exciting opportunity to join our service based in Tayport and St Andrews as Support Practitioner on a permanent, part-time basis (30 hours per week).

No previous experience in care is required as you will be provided with full training by our excellent and award-winning learning & development team prior to starting. This training initially consists of classroom-based sessions and e-learning, as well as the opportunity to be at the start of an exciting new service where you will shadow current Support Practitioners and meet the people you will be supporting.

We will also finance and support you to achieve your SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care in-house.

We are looking for staff with the right values who want to make a positive difference. Our staff promote independence in a recovery-based support model. Daily tasks include, but are not limited to, daily living tasks, support needs, and personal care.

Requirements

As a Support Practitioner, you could work day shifts, evenings, weekends, and sleepovers.

About The Role

Your responsibilities will depend on the needs of those you support and can include:

• Social Support: Assisting individuals to engage with their communities by planning and attending outings to clubs and leisure activities such as day centres, cinema, and swimming.
• Medical Support: Administering and monitoring medication.
• Personal Care: Supporting individuals with showering, dressing, arranging professional visits, and incontinence care.
• Practical Support: Helping with household tasks like housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, and shopping.

About Us

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalized, outcome-focused support to over 2800 individuals across Scotland, supporting those with disabilities, mental health issues, substance abuse, and autism. Some individuals may present challenging behaviors or require high levels of personal care.

Benefits

• Cashback and discounts at retailers
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward
• Free Glasgow Credit Union membership
• HSF Health Care plan
• Counselling & Life Works service

The greatest benefit is the job satisfaction from making a positive impact.

If applying via a job board, please submit your application through our website. For assistance, contact our Regional Resourcing Consultant, Scott.

Successful applicants will receive a conditional offer pending references and PVG checks. All staff must register with the SSSC within 3 months.

Closing Date: 18/6/25 (may close early)

PVG checks are required; having a conviction does not necessarily disqualify you. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to inclusion regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental, or sexual orientation.