Support Practitioner- Licence

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

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is looking for compassionate and creative individuals to join as Support Practitioners. No care experience required; we recruit on values and transferable skills, giving full training including a fully funded SVQ.

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome-focused support to over 2800 individuals across Scotland, making us the country's largest provider of social care. We support people with a variety of needs: physical and/or learning disabilities, ongoing mental health issues, alcohol or substance abuse, autism, and challenging behaviour or high personal care needs.

We require a full UK manual driving licence and access to a car. This is a 35‑hour role.

As a Support Practitioner, you will assist individuals living in their own homes with disabilities and additional support needs in all aspects of daily life, including medication and finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking, personal care, and significant moving and handling support if required (training provided). You will also take an active interest in their hobbies, arranging outings, meals, gym sessions, group activities and more.

• Have an empathetic and caring nature.
• Show good observation skills.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Feel confident using computers.
• Be able to work well in a team and independently.
• Demonstrate good organisational skills.

• Generous annual leave.
• TRFS rewards scheme (cash‑back and discounts at a variety of retailers).
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
• Continuous in‑house training and career advancement opportunities.
• Refer a Friend scheme – £150 reward for a successful referral.
• Employee Forum allowing feedback and continuous improvement.
• Free membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
• Counselling & Life Works service.

We’re looking to fill this post as soon as possible; the advert will close on 22nd July 2026. To avoid disappointment, apply early.

All successful applicants will receive a conditional offer, subject to satisfactory references and a PVG check. New staff must register with the SSSC within 3 months of start date.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital status, parental status or sexual orientation.

Support Practitioner – Full UK licence required.