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The Richmond Fellowship Scotland makes a real difference in supporting people with their everyday lives. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Glasgow North Housing Support service as Support Practitioner on a full-time basis (39 hours per week).
You don’t need previous experience in care to join our team as a Support Practitioner as we recruit on values and transferable skills. We provide full training along with the opportunity for you to complete your SVQ.
The Role
Our Glasgow North Housing Support service covers the following areas - Summerston, Maryhill, Anderson, Cowcaddens, Balornock, Sighthill, Springburn and Barmulloch. The service is largely elderly, with our supported individuals predominantly having mental health issues and learning disabilities. The role requires a lot of physicality with wheelchair pushing, moving and handling, walking long distances and carrying shopping are all part of the role.
As a Support Practitioner you will assist with all aspects of daily living including support with personal finances, prompts with medication and personal care, going to appointments and activities along with emotional and social support. We support individuals on an outcome-based programme which will see them grow in confidence and learn life skills to increase their independence. You’ll take an active interest in their hobbies with include going out for walks and to their social clubs, volunteering and shopping. With your help. You’ll enable the individuals to explore new opportunities and reduce social isolation.
To be an amazing Support Practitioner, we’ll need you to:
* Have an empathetic and caring nature
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* IT literate
* Be able to work well in a team environment and on your own
* Good organisational skills
Shift Patterns
Our dedicated team provide tailored support 24/7 and shift patterns include working days, evenings, sleepovers, weekends and bank/public holidays.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave
* 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
* Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union
* HSF Health Care plan, counselling and life works service
Closing Date: 5th of September 2025 (we reserve the right to close the advert 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!
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 colleagues will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.
Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.
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.
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