Nightshift Support Practitioner - Female Driver Only

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Scotland is seeking compassionate Nightshift Support Practitioners to assist individuals with disabilities in their daily activities. This is a full-time position with three 12-hour shifts per week. No experience is necessary as comprehensive training will be provided, and applicants must demonstrate a caring nature and strong communication skills. The role includes engaging clients in their hobbies and providing personalized support.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous training opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• Empathetic and caring nature required.
• Good observation skills essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities in their daily lives.
• Help with medication, finances, and personal care.
• Engage in various hobbies and activities with clients.

Skills

Empathy

Observation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Confidence in using computers

Teamwork

Job description

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

This is a full time post consisting of three 12hr shifts a week.

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.

However, due to the needs of the service we can only consider female applicants who have a valid driving licence and access to their own cars.

The Role

As a Support Practitioner, you will assist individuals living in their own homes with 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.
• 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.
• Counselling & Life Works service.

We’re looking to fill this post/these posts as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if suitable candidates are found before the advert closes. To avoid disappointment, pop your application in early.

Closing Date: 26/8/25 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

If you are applying via a job board then please be aware that you must submit an application via our website otherwise we will be unable to contact you!

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.