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The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

45p per mile fuel allowance

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend £150 reward

Employee Forum

Free Glasgow Credit Union membership

Counselling & Life Works

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking a compassionate Support Practitioner in Glasgow to help two young ladies settle into their new home. The role requires a female driver, with business-insurance and willingness to use your own vehicle for community activities and outings as they transition to independent living.

You will support day-to-day living, promote independence, and engage with local communities to broaden activities and opportunities. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate approach to support needs.
• Patience and reliability in daily living support.
• Willingness to participate in community activities and outings.

Responsibilities

• Settle young ladies into their new home.
• Develop confidence and independence.
• Build connections within the local community.
• Discover meaningful activities, hobbies and interests.
• Get out and about in the local and wider community.
• Help achieve personal goals and everyday opportunities.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Reliable

Community involvement

Team player

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Support Practitioner - Female & Driver only

Our fantastic team in Hogganfield Loch are on the lookout for compassionate and creative individuals with a positive attitude to join them as Support Practitioners.

We’re looking for enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Female Support Practitioners to join an exciting new team supporting two young ladies as they take the amazing step of moving into their very first home together!

This is more than just a support role — it’s an opportunity to be part of an exciting new chapter and help two young ladies build confidence, independence and a fulfilling life within their new community.

Driving is essential. You’ll ideally have business insurance and be willing to use your own vehicle to support community activities and outings until the young ladies get her own mobility car later in the year.

Due to the nature of this role, we can only accept applications from Female applicants who hold a full UK driver’s licence.

The Role

• Settle into and enjoy their new home
• Develop confidence and independence
• Build connections within their local community
• Discover meaningful activities, hobbies and interests
• Get out and about in the local and wider community
• Achieve personal goals and make the most of everyday opportunities

Enjoy a full, active and meaningful lifestyle

Positions 39 hours & 16 hours

Day & waking-night support

Drivers Only - Mileage allowance paid

Female Only Applicants

To be part of our team, we’ll need you to

Caring, patient and compassionate

Reliable and committed

Positive and enthusiastic

Confident supporting people with all aspects of daily living

Passionate about promoting independence and inclusion

Happy to get involved in community activities and new experiences

A team player who wants to make a genuine difference

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.

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.

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

All successful 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.

Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.

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!