Support Practitioner - Female - Fixed Term

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Mileage allowance

Training opportunities

Refer a Friend £150

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in Hogganfield Loch area is seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Practitioners for a 3-month contract.

You will provide 24/7 support to two young ladies, helping with daily living, community activities and independence, with driving and mileage allowance included.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and compassionate.
• Reliable and committed.
• Positive and enthusiastic.
• Confident supporting people with all aspects of daily living.
• Passionate about promoting independence and inclusion.
• Happy to get involved in community activities and new experiences.

Responsibilities

• Help two young ladies settle into their new home.
• Develop confidence and independence.
• Build connections within their local community.
• Discover meaningful activities, hobbies and interests.
• Get out and about in local and wider community.
• Support full, active and meaningful lifestyle.

Skills

Caring

Empathetic

Reliable

Positive attitude

Team player

Enthusiastic

Confident

Job description

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland!

Our fantasticteam in Hogganfield Loch are on the lookout for compassionate and creative individuals with a positive attitude to join them as Support Practitionersfor a3-month contract.

We’re looking for enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Female Support Practitioners to join an exciting new team supporting two young ladies as they take the amazing step of moving into their very first home together!

This is more than just a support role — it’s an opportunity to be part of an exciting new chapter and help two young ladies build confidence, independence and a fulfilling life within their new community.

Driving is essential. You’ll ideally have business insurance and be willing to use your own vehicle to support community activities and outings until the young ladies get her own mobility car later in the year.

Due to the nature of this role, we can only accept applications from Female applicants who hold a full UK driver’s license.

The Role:

Both young ladies require full support with all aspects of daily living, and you’ll play an important role in helping them:

• Settle into and enjoy their new home
• Develop confidence and independence
• Build connections within their local community
• Discover meaningful activities, hobbies and interests
• Get out and about in the local and wider community
• Achieve personal goals and make the most of everyday opportunities
• Enjoy a full, active and meaningful lifestyle

The service will provide 24/7 support, including day support and waking-night shifts, so we’re looking for people who can become part of a consistent, supportive and positive team.

• 39 hours per week
• 3 month contract with potential to be reviewed at the end
• Day & waking-night support
• Drivers Only – Mileage allowance paid
• Female Only Applicants

To be part of our team, we’ll need you to:

• Caring, patient and compassionate
• Reliable and committed
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Confident supporting people with all aspects of daily living
• Passionate about promoting independence and inclusion
• Happy to get involved in community activities and new experiences
• A team player who wants to make a genuine difference

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.

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. Some of the people we support can present challenging behavior or require a high level of personal care.

Closing Date: 7th of October 2026 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point)

All successful 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.

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!