Support Practitioner
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,162 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Richmond Fellowship Scotland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | KB1499076DumSP |
Summary
Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland!
Based in Dumbarton, our dedicated team is on the look out for an understanding and creative individual with a positive attitude to join them as a Support Practitioner on a full-time, permanent basis.
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.
It would be great if you have a full UK, manual driving licence with a minimum of 1 years’ driving experience but this isn't a deal-breaker.
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.
Benefits:
Generous annual leave.
TRFS rewards scheme (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 colleague.
Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment.
Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
HSF Health Care plan.
Counselling & Life Works service.
Shift Patterns:
Early shifts start from 7:30am and back shifts can finish at 9pm or 10pm depending on the needs of the supported individual.
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, autism, ongoing mental health issues and alcohol or substance abuse. Some of the people we support can present behaviours of concern or require a high level of personal care.
Closing Date: 1st March 2026
We’re looking to fill this post as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if a suitable candidate is found before the advert closes. To avoid disappointment, pop your application in early.
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!
Please note, our smoking policy applies to this role. Please contact kbellingham@trfs.org.uk if you have any questions.
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!
Based in Dumbarton, our dedicated team is on the look out for an understanding and creative individual with a positive attitude to join them as a Support Practitioner on a full-time, permanent basis.
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.
It would be great if you have a full UK, manual driving licence with a minimum of 1 years’ driving experience but this isn't a deal-breaker.
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.
Benefits:
Generous annual leave.
TRFS rewards scheme (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 colleague.
Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment.
Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
HSF Health Care plan.
Counselling & Life Works service.
Shift Patterns:
Early shifts start from 7:30am and back shifts can finish at 9pm or 10pm depending on the needs of the supported individual.
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, autism, ongoing mental health issues and alcohol or substance abuse. Some of the people we support can present behaviours of concern or require a high level of personal care.
Closing Date: 1st March 2026
We’re looking to fill this post as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if a suitable candidate is found before the advert closes. To avoid disappointment, pop your application in early.
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!
Please note, our smoking policy applies to this role. Please contact kbellingham@trfs.org.uk if you have any questions.
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!