Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland!
We are on the lookout for a compassionate and creative individual with a positive attitude to join us as Support Practitioner, based in Glenrothes.
This is a part‑time role, working 13 hours per week (1 x 13 hour shift per week).
Due to the nature of this role, we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a full UK manual driving licence.
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, autism and individuals who have been part of the criminal justice system. Some of the people we support can present challenging behaviour or require a high level of personal care.
The Role
As a Support Practitioner, you will assist individuals living in their own homes with disabilities and/or additional support needs in all aspects of their daily lives, including support with medication and finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care. You will also engage with the diverse hobbies and interests of the people we support – from dining out or catching the latest film to gym sessions or group activities.
To be part of our team, we’ll need you to:
* Have an empathetic and caring nature
* Good observation skills
* 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
* 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, allowing continuous improvement as an employer and a positive working environment
* Free membership of Glasgow Credit Union
* HSF Health Care plan
* Counselling and Life Works service
Closing Date: 1/7/2026
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 or parental status, or sexual orientation.
Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.
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