Female Support Practitioner (UK driving licence)

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***Current rate of pay is £12.90 per hour / £26,162pa, which will increase to £13.75 per hour / £27,885pa from 1st April***

We're hiring in Clydebank! If you share our values and want to make a real difference, then we want to hear from you!

Our team is on the lookout for a creative and motivated *female colleague with a positive attitude to join them as a Support Practitioner on a full-time, permanent basis (39 hours per week).

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.

For this role it is essential that you hold a full UK, manual, driving licence with a minimum of 1 years’ driving experience.

The Role:

The individuals we support have diverse needs, including Mental Health challenges, learning disabilities, Acquired Brain Injuries, addictions and past trauma. 

As a Support Practitioner you will assist with all aspects of daily living including meal preparation, medication, going to appointments and activities, managing personal finances, support with moving and handling and personal care. We’re looking for someone who’s ready to take an active interest in the hobbies and passions of those we support. Whether it’s discovering new opportunities, encouraging social connections, learning new skills or reducing isolation, you’ll help individuals lead the lives they choose.

To be an amazing Support Practitioner, we’ll need you to:

• Have an empathetic and caring nature.
• 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.

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.

Shift Patterns

Our dedicated team provide 24/7 support, shifts include earlies, back shifts and sleepovers. The role will include working weekends and public holidays on a rotational basis.

Closing Date: Monday 6th April 2026 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview via MS Teams on Wednesday 8th April 2026.

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

Please note, our smoking policy applies to this role. Please contact  kbellingham@trfs.org.uk if you have any questions.

If you are applying via a job board then please be aware that you must submit an application via our website otherwise we will be unable to contact you!

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!

Female Support Practitioner (UK driving licence)

Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom

G81 1QF

£27,885 per year

Permanent - Full-time

Posted yesterday

Closing date: 07/04/2026

Job reference: KB1534003ClyFSPDL

Documents

Support Practitioner JD - 27885 - April 2026.pdf

JD-FrontlineSocialCareFrameworkFull(1).pdf

Female Support Practitioner (UK driving licence)

Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom

£27,885 per year