Support Practitioner- Female only

THE RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP SCOTLAND LIMITED; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

40p per mile fuel allowance

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend €150 reward

Employee Forum

Glasgow Credit Union membership

Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking compassionate and creative people in Coatbridge to join as Support Practitioners, making a positive difference in the lives of the individuals we support.

No prior care experience is required; we recruit on values and transferable skills, with full training including a fully funded SVQ. Sleepovers are part of the shift pattern and the role requires a responsive, caring approach.

Qualifications

• No care experience required; training provided including a fully funded SVQ.
• Sleepovers are part of the role and the shift is typically 9am–9pm with an 8-hour sleepover period.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals living in their own homes with daily living activities.
• Support with medication and finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care.

Skills

Empathy

Observation

Communication

Computers

Teamwork

Organisation

Job description

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

Our fantastic team in Coatbridge 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 transferrable 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 are only able to accept female applicants. Driver preferred but not essential.

This role includes sleepovers. The shift pattern is 9am-9pm with a sleepover period of 8 hours.

An understanding of complex needs would be beneficial but not essential, this role also includes moving and handling.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Please note, our smoking policy applies to this role. Please contact [e-mail] if you have any questions.

Closing Date: 28th August 2026