Support Practitioner

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Balloch; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleepover pay

SVQ training

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in Balloch is seeking a Support Practitioner to join our caring team. This is a full-time, permanent role at 39 hours per week, providing daily living support to seven individuals in their homes and local community.

You do not need prior care experience; we recruit on values and transferable skills and offer training including the opportunity to complete an SVQ. A full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and caring by nature.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Able to work well in a team environment and on your own.
• Good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities, finances and prompts with medication.
• Arrange and accompany appointments and activities; provide emotional and social support.
• Support individuals on an outcome-based programme to grow confidence and life skills.
• Encourage participation in hobbies, walks, social clubs and volunteering.

Skills

Empathetic nature

Excellent communication

Computer literacy

Team player

Good organisational skills

Job description

We're hiring in Balloch!! Are you looking for more than just a job, where you can make a real difference to the lives of others? If you share our values and live in or near Balloch, then we want to hear from you!

Our fabulous team are on the lookout for active and compassionate individuals with the ability to motivate and inspire to join them as Support Practitioners on a full-time, permanent basis (39 hours per week).

You don't need previous experience in care to join our team as a Support Practitioner as we recruit based on your values and transferable skills and will provide all the training you need to succeed, including the opportunity to complete your SVQ.

It would be great if you have a full UK, manual driving licence with a minimum of 1 years' driving experience but this isn't a deal-breaker.

The Role

Our dedicated team provide support to 7 individuals living in their homes in the same block of flats and close by, who have diverse needs, including Mental Health challenges, learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries, addictions and past trauma.

As a Support Practitioner you will assist with all aspects of daily living including support with personal finances, prompts with medication and personal care, going to appointments and activities along with emotional and social support.

You will support the individuals on an outcome-based programme which will see them grow in confidence and learn life skills to increase their independence. You'll take an active interest in their hobbies which include, going out for walks and to their social clubs, volunteering and shopping. With your help. You'll enable the individuals to explore new opportunities and reduce social isolation.

To be an amazing Support Practitioner, we’ll need you to:

• Have an empathetic and caring nature.
• 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 team provide 24/7 support, including early shifts, late shifts and sleepovers. This role will also include working weekends and public holidays on a rotational basis.

The sleepover part of your shift is not included in your contracted hours, so for every sleep you cover you will receive an additional £107.60 in your pay.

Closing Date: Sunday 18th October 2026 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time).

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

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.

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!