Support Practitioner - Female Driver with access to own vehicle

JR United Kingdom; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization seeks a female Support Practitioner with a caring nature to assist individuals with disabilities in Wishaw. Candidates don't need prior experience; training is provided. Role includes flexible hours, travel allowance, and a supportive environment. Join this inclusive team today!

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme with cashback

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training

Refer a Friend scheme

Counselling and Life Works service

Qualifications

• No prior care experience necessary, only values and transferable skills expected.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities in daily living tasks.
• Support with medication, finances, meal preparation, and personal care.
• Encourage engagement in hobbies and social activities.

Skills

Empathetic nature

Good observation skills

Communication

Organizational skills

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Support Practitioner - Female Driver with access to own vehicle, wishaw

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Client:

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland

Location:

wishaw, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

09.07.2025

Expiry Date:

23.08.2025

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Job Description:

Start a career that makes a difference, packed full of job satisfaction!If you share our values and are live in or around Wishaw & Shotts, then we want to hear from you!
Our fabulous Wishawteam are on the lookout for compassionate and creative individuals with a positive attitude to join them asSupport Practitioners.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 amazingSupport Practitionerincluding a fully funded SVQ.
The Role

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

This post is for between 25 and 35 hours.

As aSupport 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.
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.
  
• 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.
• Counselling & Life Works service.

We're looking to fillthis postas 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: 31st July 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 successfulSupport Practitionerapplicants 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.