Female Support Practitioner (Must hold a UK driving licence)

Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in Scotland is seeking a dedicated Female Support Practitioner to enhance the lives of individuals. This full-time role requires a full UK manual driving licence and involves providing social, medical, and personal support. Comprehensive training and development support will be offered. The organization promotes inclusiveness and diversity in the workplace. Apply to make a positive difference in someone's life.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TRFS Rewards Scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Ongoing training and career development

Paid travel during shifts

Employee Forum

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• No prior care experience necessary as training will be provided.
• Ability to engage with communities and support individuals.
• Willingness to assist in personal care and daily household tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in engaging with their communities.
• Administer and monitor medication.
• Help maintain personal care and wellbeing.
• Support with daily household tasks.

Skills

Social support

Medical support

Personal care

Practical support

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Female Support Practitioner (Must hold a UK driving licence)

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by becoming a Support Practitioner with The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our Inverness services and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!

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.

We are looking for someone to join us as a Support Practitioner on a full time basis. Due to the nature of this role, we are only able to accept applications from those who hold a full UK manual driving licence.

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 clubs and leisure activities such as day centres, bowling, cinema, swimming etc.
• Medical Support - Administering and monitoring medication.
• Personal Care - Assist people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care which would include assistance with showering/bathing, dressing, arranging visits with professionals such as dentists, doctors or opticians, assisting with incontinence care.
• Practical Support - Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.
• Generous annual leave
• TRFS Rewards Scheme - cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers
• Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward for successfully referring a friend, family member or colleague
• Career development - ongoing training as well as finance and support to help you achieve your SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care in-house
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance
• Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union
• HSF Health Care plan & counselling support
• 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: 17th December 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.

Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.

3 Buchanan Gate
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