Support Practitioner (Full Manual Driving Licence)

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Greenock; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Cash-back discounts

Mileage allowance 45p per mile

In-house training & career progression

Refer a Friend £150

Employee Forum

Health care plan

Union membership

Counselling & Life Works

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in Greenock is seeking compassionate individuals to join as Support Practitioners. These part-time roles (30 hours per week) require a full UK manual driving licence with at least one year of driving experience and access to your own car for supporting clients in their homes and community.

No prior care experience is required; we value values and transferable skills and will provide fully funded SVQ training to help you grow in a rewarding social care career.

Qualifications

• You don't need care-experience to start; we value values and transferrable skills.
• We provide fully funded SVQ training.
• Essential you hold a full UK manual driving licence with at least 1 year of driving experience and access to your own car.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living activities including meals, medications and appointments.
• Assist with moving, finances and personal care as part of in-home support.
• Encourage social connections and personal hobbies to reduce isolation.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Empathy

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland and enjoy a role packed with job satisfaction!

Our fantasticteam in Greenockare on the lookout for compassionate and creative individuals with a positive attitude to join them as Support Practitioners. We have two part‑time contracts available (30 hours perweek).

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.

For this role it is essential that you hold a full UK, manual, driving licence with a minimum of 1 years’ driving experience and have access to your own car, as some ofthe people we support have their own mobility cars.

The Role

Our team provides care to individuals with diverse support needs, includinglearning disabilities, autism, mental health and complex needs living in their own homes in the community along with our criminal justice and forensic services. 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 and personal care.

We’re looking for someone who’s ready to take an active interest in the hobbies and passions of those we support. Whether it’s discovering new opportunities, encouraging social connections, learning new skills or reducing isolation, you’ll help individuals lead the lives they choose.

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

• Full UK manual driving licence.
• 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.

Shift Patterns

Our dedicated team provide 24/7 support, shifts include sleepovers and nightshifts as well as earlies from 7:30am andbackshifts until 8pm or 9pm, working 5 days over 7. The role will include working weekends and public holidays on a rotational basis.

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: Sunday 11th October 2026 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

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

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.

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!