Support Practitioner Waking Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Travel allowance during shifts

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend £150

Credit Union membership

Health plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking compassionate and creative individuals to join our Waking Nights Support Practitioner team on a part-time basis (27 hours per week). You will support a gentleman in his new home with daily living tasks, mobility, and promoting independence.

No care experience is required; we recruit on values and transferable skills. We will provide full SVQ training and ongoing in-house development.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and caring nature with good observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Willingness to learn and complete SVQ training.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities in daily living tasks.
• Support with medication management and finances as required.
• Promote independence and engage in hobbies and activities.

Skills

Empathy

Observation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Education

SVQ training (fully funded)

Tools

Computer use

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 Waking Nights Support Practitioner on a part-time basis, working 27hours 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 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.
• 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.
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
• HSF Health Care plan.
• Counselling & Life Works service.

Closing Date: 12th November 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 Waking Nights

Elgin, Moray, United Kingdom

IV30

£27,885 per annum (pro-rata)

Permanent - Part-time

Closing date: 13/11/2026