Support Practitioner - Waking Nights

JR United Kingdom; Lossiemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Lossiemouth is seeking Support Practitioners for part-time Waking Nightshift positions. This role involves assisting adults with learning and physical disabilities in a supportive environment. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

In-house training opportunities

Referral scheme - £150 reward

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• No formal experience required, but a passion for helping others.
• Training will be provided by the organization's learning & development team.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with social engagements, personal care, and household tasks.
• Promote wellbeing through personal care and assistance with daily activities.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

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Posted:

09.07.2025

Expiry Date:

23.08.2025

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Job Description:

We have a fantastic new opportunity here at The Richmond Fellowship Scotland for Support Practitioners to join us on a part time basis in Lossiemouth, Moray.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a brilliant service and be part of a team that really makes a difference. This service is a care home for 6 adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

We are looking for Support Practitioners to join our team for a Waking Nightshift position.

You do not need to have worked in care to apply as we will invest in your qualifications and provide full training through our award-winning learning & development team prior to starting.

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.

About the Role:

Your responsibilities as a Support Practitioner could include:

• Social Support- Assisting individuals to engage with their communities by planning and attending outings to various leisure activities such as day centres, cinema, swimming etc.
• Personal Care- Assisting people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care which would include assistance with bathing, dressing, arranging visits with the dentist/doctor, incontinence care.
• Practical Support- Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.

Benefits :

• Generous annual leave
• TRFS rewards scheme (which 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 friend, family member or colleague.
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
• Counselling & Life Works service.

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.

Closing Date: 9th July 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

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.