Support Practitioner - Female Driver with UK Driving Licence

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Dundee is seeking a Support Practitioner to assist individuals with complex needs in daily living activities. The role involves providing social, medical, personal, and practical support. No prior experience in care is necessary, as full training will be provided. Ideal candidates will possess empathy, communication skills, and organizational abilities. An inclusive environment promoting diverse backgrounds is fostered.

Benefits

TRFS Rewards Scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Finance support for SVQ Level 2

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• Empathetic and caring nature.
• Good observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with complex needs in daily activities.
• Provide social, medical, personal, and practical support.
• Engage individuals with their communities and support their wellbeing.

Skills

Empathetic and caring nature

Good observation skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Confidence in using computers

Teamwork skills

Good organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland and helping us support the people who need it most in our communities. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Practitioner to join our service in Dundee. You do not need to have previous experience in care to apply as we recruit based on values and transferrable skills. We invest in you and your qualifications and will provide full training through our award-winning Learning & Development team prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• As a Support Practitioner, you will assist individuals living in their own homes with complex needs in all aspects of their daily lives, including Social Support (assisting individuals to engage with their communities by planning and attending outings to clubs and leisure activities such as day centres, bowling, cinema, swimming, etc.), Medical Support (administering and monitoring medication), Personal Care (assisting with wellbeing, showering/bathing, dressing, arranging visits with professionals such as dentists, doctors or opticians, and assisting with incontinence care), and Practical Support (helping to maintain tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping).

What we’re looking for

• 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

• 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.
• Finance and support to help you achieve your SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care in-house.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
• Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care.
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
• HSF Health Care plan.
• Counselling & Life Works service.
• Employee Forum – for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer.

Additional information

• All successful candidates 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: 14th October 2025 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time).
• Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.

How to apply

If you would be interested in applying, please click on the link at the bottom of the page and submit your application there. If you are applying via a job board, you must submit an application via our website otherwise we will be unable to contact you.

Diversity and inclusion

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.