Support Practitioner

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Kingholm Quay; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 Days Annual Leave (Pro Rata)

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

Fuel allowance 45p per mile

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend £150

Employee Forum

Credit Union membership

Health Care plan

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is recruiting for Support Practitioners in Dumfries to deliver personalised care at home.

No prior care experience required; we assess on values and transferrable skills and offer fully funded SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.

Part-time role, 30 hours/week, 3 shifts over 7 days, with 8pm–8am night work; driving licence for manual vehicles is required. Training provided.

Qualifications

• UK driving licence required for manual vehicles.
• No prior care experience required; we recruit on values and transferrable skills.
• Fully funded SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Willing to work nights (8pm–8am) and travel to service users’ homes.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live as independently as possible at home.
• Assist with medication, general housework, meal preparation and personal care.
• Provide social support and accompany individuals to hobbies/events.

Skills

Driving licence

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

One of our services in Dumfriesare currently recruiting for Support Practitioners!

You do not need previous experience in Care to apply as 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 Level 2 in Health and Social Care!

However, for these posts we are only able to consider applicants who have a UK Driving Licence for manual vehicles. Access to your own car is not required.

This is a parttime post consisting of 30hrs per week worked normally as 3shifts over 7 days. The bulk of these shifts will be 8pm to 8am so ability to commit to waking nights is essential.

Preferably we would be looking for someone with previous experience of working with epilepsy and rescue medication.

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.

The Role:

As a Support Practitioner, you will support individuals to live as independently as possible in their own homes.

This can include assistance with medication, general housework, meal preparation and personal care.

You would also provide social support within the service, accompanying individuals to any hobbies/events that they have on and participating in hobbies at home!

Benefits

• 30 Days Annual Leave (Pro Rata for PT Vacancies)
• 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 when using your own vehicle.
• 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.

Closing Date: 15/10/26(We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

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.

Please be aware that you cannot request a transfer during your probation period.

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.

We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.