Male Support Practitioner

We are hiring in Kirkintilloch! 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 two compassionate and motivated male colleagues with a positive attitude to join them as Support Practitioners on a part-time, permanent basis. We have a 22.5 hour contract and a 16 hour contract available. You don’t need experience in care to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferable skills. We’ll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Support Practitioner including a fully funded SVQ.

The Role

You will join our dedicated team who provide support to two gents with learning disabilities in a 24/7 supported living accommodation. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Shift Patterns

Our team provides 24/7 support, shifts include 9am - 5pm and 1:30pm - 9:30pm with 1 sleepover per week shifts. The role will include working weekends and public holidays on a rotational basis. The sleepover part of your shift is not included in your contracted hours so for every sleepover you cover you will be paid an additional £107.60.

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.

Closing Date: Wednesday 17th June 2026 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited along to an online interview through MS Teams on Monday 22nd June 2026. Please note, our smoking policy applies to this role. Please contact kbellingham@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. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us. Join us and be part of something bigger!