Support Practitioner - Female Driver with access to own vehicle

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Carluke; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Support Practitioners in Carluke. You will help individuals with disabilities manage daily tasks and personal care. Initial training will be provided, and you must have access to your own vehicle. This role offers generous benefits including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training opportunities

Employee rewards scheme

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Qualifications

• Compassionate and creative individuals with a positive attitude.
• Must have access to their own vehicle.
• No prior care experience is needed; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities in daily activities.
• Support with medication, finances, housework, and personal care.
• Engage with clients in various hobbies and interests.

Skills

Empathetic nature

Good observation skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Confidence in using computers

Ability to work well in a team

Good organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Start a career that makes a difference, packed full of job satisfaction! If you share our values and are live in or around the Carluke and Lanark area, then we want to hear from you!

Our fabulous Carluke and Lanark team are 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.

The Role

Due to the nature of the role, we can only accept female applicants who drive with access to their own vehicle.

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 people we support have a variety of different hobbies which we’ll be looking to you to take an active interest in, from going out for a tasty bite or catching the latest movie to a gym session or group activity, the list is endless.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Additional Information

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. To avoid disappointment, pop your application in early.

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

If you are applying via a job board then please be aware that you must submit an application via our website otherwise we will be unable to contact you!

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.

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.

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