Support Practitioner (must hold a full UK manual driving licence)

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The Richmond Fellowship Scotland as a Support Practitioner, making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with diverse needs. This role involves providing personal care and support within a residential setting, with full training provided. Ideal candidates will have the right values, a full UK driving license, and a commitment to fostering independence among residents.

Benefits

Cashback and discounts at retailers

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Counseling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• No previous experience in care required; training provided.
• Must have a full UK manual driving license.
• Ability to promote independence and provide personal support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Administer medication and support residents with complex needs.
• Facilitate community engagement for residents.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Practitioner (must hold a full UK manual driving licence)

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Support Practitioner

Salary: £26,162 per annum (pro rata)

We can consider applications from candidates looking for part-time or full-time employment.

Due to the nature of the role, we can only consider applicants that hold a full manual UK driving licence.

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our East Fife services and help support the people who need it most in our communities.

Support Practitioner

Location: Glenrothes

Salary: £26,162 per annum (pro rata)

We can consider applications from candidates looking for part-time or full-time employment.

Due to the nature of the role, we can only consider applicants that hold a full manual UK driving licence.

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our East Fife services and help support the people who need it most in our communities.

No previous experience in care is required as you will be provided with full training by our excellent and award-winning learning & development team prior to starting. This training initially consists of classroom-based sessions and e-learning as well as the opportunity to be at the start of the journey of an exciting new service where you will shadow current Support Practitioners in their day-to-day role and meet the people you will be supporting.

On top of this training we will also finance and support you to achieve your SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care in-house.

We are actively looking for staff that have the right values who want to make a positive difference in a person’s life. Our staff are working to promote independence in a recovery based model of support. Daily tasks include but are not limited to, daily living tasks, a variety of other support needs and personal care.

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.

About The Role

Our Kirkinch Road service, based in Glenrothes, is a residential setting of eight residents living across two houses. Duties include full personal care, administering medication, moving and handling, supporting with eating and drinking and taking out to communities and clubs etc.

The residents have complex needs such as epilepsy, learning and physical disabilities and five of the eight residents are wheelchair users.

Working Hours

The shifts times and working days vary and will involve working 7am-8pm or 8am-9pm, as well as some waking nights shifts of 8pm-7am or 9pm-8am.

Benefits

• Cashback 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 friend, family member or colleague
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union
• HSF Health Care plan
• Counselling & Life Works service
  
  

On top of these excellent practical benefits the biggest benefit of all is the immense job satisfaction you will gain by making a positive difference in someone's life.

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

If you have any difficulties whilst applying, then please get in touch with our Regional Resourcing Consultant by emailing Scott via [e-mail]

All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer- this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG.

Closing Date: 18/7/25 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point)

PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; 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.

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.

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