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The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Jedburgh; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards scheme (cash-back & discounts)

Paid travel during shifts

Fuel allowance 45p/mile

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend £150 bonus

Employee Forum

Glasgow Credit Union membership

Counselling & Life Works service

Generous annual leave

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking a Female Support Practitioner (Driver only) for our Jedburgh service. You will help individuals in their own homes, supporting daily living activities, medication, finances, meals and personal care.

A full UK driving licence is required and we provide training including a funded SVQ. We value empathy, reliability and teamwork and offer extensive in-house training, progression opportunities and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Female applicants only due to service requirements.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• No prior care experience required; training provided including a funded SVQ.
• Demonstrates empathy, reliability and ability to work in a team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals living in their own homes with daily living tasks.
• Assist with medication and finances as needed.
• Help with housework, meal preparation and personal care.
• Encourage participation in activities and hobbies.
• Maintain clear and accurate records and communicate effectively.

Skills

Empathetic and caring nature

Good observation skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Teamwork and independence

Organisational skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

SVQ training provided

Job description

Female Support Practitioner - Driver only

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland at our Jedburgh service and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!

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

Due to the needs of the service, we can only accept applications from female applicants who have a full UK driving licence.

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.

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.

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.

Closing Date: 2nd October 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!