Support Practitioner- Female only with UK licence

THE RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP SCOTLAND LIMITED; Chryston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded SVQ training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Limited is hiring a part-time Support Practitioner in Chryston to provide compassionate, person-centred care across daily living activities. This 30-hour role includes meal support, medication administration and help with appointments, finances and personal care.

We welcome applicants who share our values; no care experience is required as full training and SVQ funding are provided. Female applicants with a UK driving licence and car access are preferred.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, caring nature and strong communication.
• Confidence in using computers.
• Ability to work in a team or alone with good organisation.
• No care experience required; training provided incl. SVQ.
• Female applicants only with full UK driving licence and car access.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks including meals, medications and appointments.
• Support with personal finances and household chores.
• Assist with moving and handling under training.
• Provide personal care as required.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Computer skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

SVQ training provided

Job description

We're hiring in Chryston! If you share our values and want to make a real difference, then we want to hear from you!

Our team is on the lookout for compassionate and motivated colleagues with a positive attitude to join them as Support Practitioners on a permanent basis. Please note this role is for 30 hours.

Due to the nature of the role we are only able to consider female applicants who hold a full Uk licence with access to their own car.

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

As a Support Practitioner you will assist with all aspects of daily living including meal preparation, medication, going to appointments and activities, managing personal finances, support with moving and handling, personal care and help with household chores.

In some instances significant moving and handling support may be necessary however appropriate training will be provided.

To be an amazing Support Practitioner, we'll need you to:

• Have an empathetic and caring nature.
• 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.

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 behaviour or require a high level of personal care.

Closing Date: 28th Sept 2026 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

Please note, our smoking policy applies to this role.

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.

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!