Part Time Support Practitioner

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Dumfries seeks compassionate individuals for the part-time role of Support Practitioner. Responsibilities include aiding individuals with disabilities in their daily lives, providing personal care, and engaging in various activities. Applicants must have an empathetic nature, good observation and communication skills, and be able to work flexible hours, including weekends. Training and a fully funded SVQ will be provided.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Rewards scheme including cash-back

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous training opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Free membership of credit union

Counseling and life services

Qualifications

• Compassion and creativity.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Confidence in using computers.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including earlies, lates, and sleepovers.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities in daily activities.
• Support with medication, finances, housework, and personal care.
• Engage in various hobbies and activities with clients.

Skills

Empathetic nature

Good observation skills

Excellent communication skills

Computer proficiency

Teamwork

Organizational skills

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The Richmond Fellowship Scotland

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Dumfries, United Kingdom

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Expiry Date:

15.09.2025

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Job Description:

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

This is a part time post consisting of 30hrs per 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 accept applications from female candidates 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.

Shift Patterns

Our dedicated friendly team provide 24/7 support which is tailored to the needs of each individual, so depending on shift length you may be supporting more than one individual but do not worry as we factor travel into your hours. Our shifts include earlies, lates and sleepovers which start at 9am until 9am the following day and sleep between 11pm and 7am along with weekends and public holidays on a rotational basis.

There may be occasions that you will be asked to start early or stay later depending on activities the people we support have on.

• 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.

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.