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The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Travel during shifts

Fuel allowance 45p per mile

In-house training

SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Employee benefits

Refer a Friend £150

Glasgow Credit Union membership

Counselling and Life Works

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking a compassionate Waken Nights Support Practitioner to join our team in Glenrothes. The role is full-time (39 hours per week) with a focus on in-home support, personal care, and maintaining high standards of care during night shifts.

You will need empathy, good organisational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. A driving licence is preferred but not essential, and training opportunities are provided to help you develop in social care.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and caring nature.
• Good organisation and observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in using computers.
• Ability to work well in a team or alone.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in their own homes at night.
• Assist with personal care and household tasks during shifts.
• Complete checks and ensure safety throughout the night.
• Participate in CALMS training as required.
• Attend training to support career progression in social care.

Skills

Empathy

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Computers

Job description

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

Due to continued expansion, our fantastic team are on the lookout for a compassionate and creative individual with a positive attitude to join us as Waken Nights Support Practitioner on a full-time basis (39 hours per week), based in Glenrothes.

A driving licence is preferred for this role but not essential.

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 behavior or require a high level of personal care.

The Role:

As a Support Practitioner, you will support service users in their own homes. Their support needs include personal care, preparing breakfast, completing household tasks and checks throughout the night.

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

Have an empathetic and caring nature

Good organisation and 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

A good level of physical fitness in order to complete CALMS training

Experience in care is highly desirable

Requirements:

The shift times are 8pm-7am, working three shifts one week and four shifts the week after. There will be an expectation to work day shifts upon starting in the role to undertake training.

Generous annual leave

Opportunity to gain a SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

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 and Life Works service

Closing Date: 1/9/2026

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 2010 applies to this post.

Join us and be part of something bigger!