Support Practitioner

We're hiring in Balloch!!

We’re on the lookout for a motivated and creative individual with a positive attitude to join our core and cluster service as a Support Practitioner on a full-time, permanent basis (39 hours per week).

You don’t need previous experience in care to join our team as a Support Practitioner as we recruit based on your values and transferable skills and will provide all the training you need to succeed, including the opportunity to complete your SVQ.

It would be great if you have a full UK, manual driving licence with a minimum of 1 years’ driving experience but this isn't a deal-breaker.

The Role

The individuals we support have diverse needs, including Mental Health challenges, learning disabilities, Acquired Brain Injuries, addictions and past trauma.

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 and personal care. 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.

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 provide 24/7 support, including early shifts, late shifts and sleepovers. This role will also 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 sleep you cover you will receive an additional £107.60 in your pay.

We’re looking to fill this post as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if a suitable candidate is found before the advert closes. To avoid disappointment, pop your application in early.

Closing Date: 19th April 2026 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an 'in person' interview at our Balloch office on the 23rd April 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!