Support Practitioner

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Erskine; On-site; GBP 26,541,000 - 34,922,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Mileage allowance

In-house training

Refer a Friend

Employee Forum

Credit Union membership

Health & wellbeing plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking a dedicated Support Practitioner in Erskine to help people live independently at home, providing practical daily support including medication and finances, in a compassionate, person-centred approach. No previous care experience is required; we recruit on values and transferable skills and provide comprehensive training, including a fully funded SVQ.

This full-time, permanent role offers 39 hours per week, a supportive team, and real opportunities to

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals living in their own homes with daily living tasks.
• Support with medication and finances, housework, meals, cooking and personal care.
• Enable growth in independence and confidence toward goals.

Skills

Empathy

Observation skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Job description

Are you looking for a role packed with job satisfaction, where you can really make a difference? If you share our values and enjoy workingwith people,we'd love to hear from you!

Our fantasticteam in Erskineare on the lookout for an understanding and creative individualwith a positive attitude to join them as a Support Practitioner on a full-time, permanent basis (39 hours 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.

It would be great if you have a full UK manual driving licence with a minimum of 1 years’ driving experience as many of the people we support have their own mobility cars. However, this is not essential to join our team.

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 individuals we support enjoy being active and have many interests and hobbies including going to college, out for a spot of lunch, to the disco or to watch the football, trips to the safari park and many more. With your support you will enable the people we support to grow with independence and confidence as they work towards goals and outcomes.

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.
  

Benefits:

• 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.
• HSF Health Care plan.
• Counselling & Life Works service.

Shift Patterns:

Our dedicated team provide 24/7 person-centred care and shift patterns includeearlies, lates,sleepovers,waking nights along withweekends andpublic holidayson 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.

We’re looking to fill this post as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if suitable candidates are found before the advert closes.

Closing Date: Sunday 11th October 2026

(We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point)

Please note, our smoking policy applies to this role.

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.

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.

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!