Support Practitioner

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Hythe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care provider in Lossiemouth is seeking Support Practitioners for full-time or part-time roles. Responsibilities include providing social, medical, personal, and practical support for individuals with learning and physical disabilities. No prior experience in care is required as full training will be provided. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TRFS Rewards Scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Career development opportunities

Paid travel during shifts

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• No prior care experience needed; full training will be provided.
• Ability to assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with community engagement through outings.
• Administer and monitor medication.
• Support personal care and wellbeing.
• Encourage daily household tasks.

Skills

Social Support

Medical Support

Personal Care

Practical Support

Job description

We have a fantastic new opportunity here at The Richmond Fellowship Scotland for Support Practitioners to join us on a full time or a part time basis in Lossiemouth, Moray.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a brilliant service and be part of a team that really makes a difference. This service is a care home for 6 adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

We are looking for Support Practitioners to join us our team. We have full time and part time positions with various hours available.

You do not need to have worked in care to apply as we will invest in your qualifications and provide full training through our award-winning learning & development team prior to starting.

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. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.

About the Role:

Your responsibilities as a Support Practitioner could include:

• Social Support - Assisting individuals to engage with their communities by planning and attending outings to various clubs and leisure activities such as day centres, bowling, cinema, swimming etc.
• Medical Support - Administering and monitoring medication.
• Personal Care - Assist people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care which would include assistance with showering/bathing, dressing, arranging visits with professionals such as dentists, doctors or opticians, assisting with incontinence care.
• Practical Support - Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.
• Generous annual leave
• TRFS Rewards Scheme - cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers
• Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward for successfully referring a friend, family member or colleague
• Career development - ongoing training as well as finance and support to help you achieve your SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care in-house
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance
• Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union
• HSF Health Care plan & counselling support
• Counselling & Life Works service

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.

Closing Date: 29th August 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)