We're hiring in South Lanarkshire! 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 compassionate, motivated colleagues with a positive attitude to join them as Support Practitioners on a part‑time or 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.
The Role
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, personal care and help with household chores.
Requirements
* 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 2,800 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 behaviour or require a high level of personal care.
Closing Date: Friday 3rd July 2026 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time).
Please note, our smoking policy applies to this role. Please contact lbredin@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.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status or sexual orientation. Our aim is to welcome everyone and build inclusive teams.
Join us and be part of something bigger!
We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.
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