Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland!
Due to continued expansion, our fantastic team are on the lookout for a compassionate and creative individual with a positive attitude to join us as Waken Nights Support Practitioner on a part-time basis (24 hours per week), based in Glenrothes.
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 behaviour or require a high level of personal care.
The Role
As a Support Practitioner, you will support service users in their own homes. Their support needs include personal care, preparing breakfast, completing household tasks and checks throughout the night.
Responsibilities
You will work two 12‑hour night shifts per week, with an expectation to work day shifts initially to undertake training.
What We’re Looking For
- Empathetic and caring nature
- Good organisation and observation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Confidence in using computers
- Ability to work well in a team and independently
- Good physical fitness to complete CALMS training
- Experience in care highly desirable
Benefits
- Generous annual leave
- Opportunity to gain an SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
- 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 successful referral
- Employee forum
- Free membership of Glasgow Credit Union
- HSF Health Care plan
- Counselling and Life Works service
Application Conditions
All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer – subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG. All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.
Equality and Diversity
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. Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.
Closing Date: 17/6/2026
Contact Details:
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland (TRFS) Recruitment Team
