Support Practitioner- Female driver only

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Blantyre; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Travel allowance during shifts

Continuous in-house training

Refer a Friend £150

Employee Forum

Glasgow Credit Union membership

Health Care plan

Counselling and Life Works

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking compassionate Support Practitioners to join our Blantyre team. You’ll support individuals in their own homes, helping with daily tasks and personal care, with full training provided including a funded SVQ.

No prior care experience is required; we hire on values and transferable skills and will train you to become a confident, capable member of our social care team. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and caring nature.
• Good observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in using computers.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals living in their own homes with disabilities and/or additional support needs in daily life, including support with medication and finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care.
• Provide moving and handling support where necessary, with training provided.
• Engage with the people we support through activities aligned to their interests, such as going out for meals, watching films, going to the gym, or participation in group activities.

Skills

Empathetic and caring nature

Observation skills

Verbal and written communication

Computers/IT skills

Teamwork and independence

Organisational skills

Job description

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland! Our fantastic team in Blantyre is on the lookout for compassionate and creative individuals with a positive attitude to join them as Support Practitioners.

You don't need experience in care to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferable skills. We’ll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Support Practitioner, including a fully funded SVQ.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide moving and handling support where necessary, with appropriate training provided.
• Engage with the people we support through activities aligned to their interests, such as going out for meals, watching films, going to the gym, or participation in group activities.

To be part of our team

• Have an empathetic and caring nature.
• Good observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in using computers.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• 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 staff to voice opinions and provide feedback to improve the employer environment.
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
• HSF Health Care plan.
• Counselling and Life Works service.

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 various needs such as physical and/or learning disabilities, ongoing mental health issues, alcohol or substance abuse and autism. Some people may present challenging behavior or require a high level of personal care.

If you are seeing this ad via a job board please submit an application directly via our website: https://www.trfs.org.uk/job-search

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: 19 August 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point.

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

All successful applicants will be given a conditional offer subject to 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.

Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.

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!