Support Practitioner Part Time

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Elgin; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Travel allowance during shifts

Fully funded SVQ training

Refer a Friend £150 reward

Employee Forum

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking a compassionate Support Practitioner, part-time (25 hours per week), to assist a gentleman in daily living within his new home. Training will be provided, including a fully funded SVQ.

The role involves supporting with medication, finances, housework, meals and personal care, while promoting independence and meaningful activities. No prior care experience is required; we hire on values and transferable skills, and provide comprehensive training to help

Qualifications

• Empathetic and caring by nature.
• Good observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident in using computers.
• Able to work well in a team and on your own.
• Good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living and active participation in daily routines.
• Assist with medications and finances where required.
• Help with housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care.
• Encourage engagement in hobbies and social activities.

Skills

Empathy

Observation

Verbal & written communication

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Organisation

Job description

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland!

Our fantastic team are on the lookout for compassionate and creative people with a positive attitude to join them as a Support Practitioner on a part‑time basis, working 25 hours per week. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a new service and be part of a team that really makes a difference. This service supports a gentleman in his new home with general day‑to‑day living, mobility, day‑to‑day living and promoting independence.

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.

About Us

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome‑focused support to over 2,800 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.

The Role

As a Support Practitioner, you will assist individuals 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.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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.

Closing Date: 20th August 2026

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.