Support Practitioner (Female only- Must drive with access to own car)

Richmond Fellowship Scotland; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate and creative individuals to join their East Kilbride team as Support Practitioners. This rewarding role involves assisting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives, providing support with medication, personal care, and engaging in various activities. The company values empathy and transferable skills, offering comprehensive training to ensure you thrive in this position. With both full-time and part-time opportunities available, this is a fantastic chance to make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying generous benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

45p per mile fuel allowance

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Forum

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals with a positive attitude are encouraged to apply.
• No prior experience in care is required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities in daily living activities.
• Support with medication, finances, and personal care.

Skills

Empathy

Observation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

SVQ in Social Care

Job description

Support Practitioner (Female only- Must drive with access to own car)

Start a career that makes a difference, packed full of job satisfaction! If you share our values and live in or around East Kilbride then we want to hear from you!

Our fabulous East Kilbride team 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 transferable 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 can only accept female applicants who drive with access to their own vehicle.

We have both full-time and part-time positions available.

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.

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.

Benefits include:

• 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 fill this post as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if suitable candidates are found before the advert closes. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application early.

Closing Date: 17th April 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

If you are applying via a job board, please be aware that you must submit an application via our website; otherwise, we will be unable to contact you!

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.

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.

3 Buchanan Gate
Buchanan Gate Business Park
Cumbernauld Road
Stepps
North Lanarkshire
G33 6FB
0845 013 6300