Support Practitioner (Non Driver)

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Galston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 Days Annual Leave (Pro Rata for PT)

TRFS rewards scheme

Travel allowance 45p per mile

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend £150

Employee Forum

Free Glasgow Credit Union membership

Health Care plan

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is recruiting for Support Practitioners at a brand new service in Galston. You will help people live independently at home, with training provided including a fully funded SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.

No prior care experience is required as we hire on values and transferable skills, and we welcome non-drivers. The role offers 36 hours weekly, mainly as 12-hour day/night shifts, with PT options at 24 hours.

Qualifications

• No previous experience in care required; we recruit on values and transferable skills.
• Fully funded SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Full-time 36 hours per week with 12-hour shifts; part-time options at 24 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently in their own homes.
• Assist with medication, general housework, meal preparation and personal care.
• Provide social support and accompany individuals to hobbies/events and participate in hobbies at home.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Transferable skills

Job description

We are currently recruiting Support Practitioners for a brand new service in Galston!

This service will support people with a variety of different needs to live independently in their own homes and help them to develop the skills they need to move on in life.

You do not need previous experience in Care to apply as 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 Level 2 in Health and Social Care!

Happily, we can accept non drivers for these posts!

This is a full time post consisting of 36hrs per week worked mainly as 12hr shift on a days, backs and nights pattern.

We do also have part time contracts available at 24hrs per week.

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.

The Role

As a Support Practitioner, you will support individuals to live as independently as possible in their own homes.

This can include assistance with medication, general housework, meal preparation and personal care.

You would also provide social support within the service, accompanying individuals to any hobbies/events that they have on and participating in hobbies at home!

Benefits

• 30 Days Annual Leave (Pro Rata for PT Vacancies)
• 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 when using your own vehicle.
• 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.

Closing Date: 19/11/26(We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

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.

We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.