Support Practitioner Part Time

Richmond Fellowship Scotland Ltd; Elgin; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

Fuel allowance 45p per mile

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend £150

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking compassionate individuals to join as a Support Practitioner on a part-time basis (25 hours per week) in Elgin, Moray. No prior care experience is required, as we provide full training including a funded SVQ.

You will support a gentleman in his new home with daily living, including help with medication, finances, housework, meals and personal care, while encouraging independence and engagement in hobbies.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and caring nature.
• Good observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Confidence in using computers.
• Able to work well in a team and independently.
• Good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities and/or additional support needs in daily living, including support with medication and finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care.
• Engage with the people supported through hobbies and activities, encouraging independence and participation in community life.

Skills

Empathetic nature

Observation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer use

Team working

Organisational skills

Education

SVQ training (funded)

Job description

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

Our fantasticteam are on the lookout for compassionate and creative individuals with a positive attitude to join them as a Support Practitioner on a part-time basis, working 25hours 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 transferrable 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 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.

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.

To be part of our team, we’ll need you to:

• 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.

We’re looking to fill this post as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if suitable candidates are found before the advert closes. To avoid disappointment, pop your application in early.

Closing Date: 4th November 2026

Closing date: 05/11/2026

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. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams.

We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.

Join us and be part of something bigger!

Support Practitioner Part Time

Elgin, Moray, United Kingdom

IV30

£27,885 per annum (pro-rata)

Permanent - Full-time

Posted yesterday

Closing date: 05/11/2026

Job reference: AH1704878ElgSPPT

Support Practitioner Part Time

Elgin, Moray, United Kingdom

£27,885 per annum (pro-rata)