Support Practitioner Female Only

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Aviemore; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is looking for Support Practitioners in Aviemore to enhance the lives of individuals in their community. No prior care experience is required as comprehensive training is provided. Successful candidates will assist with social engagement, personal care, and medical support, while enjoying generous benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Rewards Scheme with discounts

Refer a Friend Scheme

Ongoing training and support

Paid travel during shifts

Employee Forum

Free Credit Union Membership

Health Care Plan and Counselling Support

Qualifications

• No prior care experience necessary as full training will be provided.
• Commitment to supporting people in their daily activities.
• Ability to engage socially and practically with service users.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in engaging with community activities.
• Administer and monitor medication.
• Help maintain individuals' personal care and tenancy.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by becoming a Support Practitioner with The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our Newtonmore services and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!

We are looking for someone to join our team on a full or part time basis.

You do not need to have worked in care to apply as we will invest in your qualifications and provide full training through our award-winning learning & development team prior to starting.

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.

Your Responsibilities As a Support Practitioner Could Include

• Social Support- Assisting individuals to engage with their communities by planning and attending outings to various clubs and leisure activities such as day centres, bowling, cinema, swimming etc.
• Medical Support - Administering and monitoring medication.
• Personal Care - Assist people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care which would include assistance with showering/bathing, dressing, arranging visits with professionals such as dentists, doctors or opticians, assisting with incontinence care.
• Practical Support - Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.
  
  

Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• 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
• Career development - ongoing training as well as finance and support to help you achieve your SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care in-house
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance
• Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union
• HSF Health Care plan & counselling support
• Counselling & Life Works service
  
  

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.

Closing Date: 20th August 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

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.

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