Support Practitioner – Inverness

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading social care and community development charity. Our Home-Based Respite service in the Inverness provides support to carers by giving them a break, while ensuring the people they care for continue to get the help they need at home through delivering person-centred support.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for people who are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a difference in their community. Full training is provided and you will be supported to achieve an SVQ in Health and Social Care while you work. You will need a driving licence, as you will travel to support people in rural areas. You will build strong, trusting relationships with people and their families. We are looking for candidates who are flexible to work a variety of shift patterns, supporting people when they need it, including days, evenings, and weekends. Can’t commit to part-time hours (16-30 per week)? We have Relief Support Practitioner opportunities available.

Why Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

You will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that invests in its people. You will have opportunities to shape how work is done through specialist working groups and the Futures innovation programme, within an organisation that proudly holds the LGBT Charter for inclusion. You will also receive:

• 35 days holiday per year, rising to 40 days with service
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
• A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
• Access to the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] App, including free physiotherapy, health coaching, and counselling
• A free Blue Light Card, giving access to thousands of discounts
• Credit union membership
• Cycle to Work scheme, and more

Apply Today

Applying to join our team as a Support Practitioner is quick and straightforward. We will ask for some essential details, including information on your previous employment and references. We welcome applications from any candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those who can apply for a visa granting permission to work in the UK (e.g., dependent visas, ancestry, etc.) that do not require sponsorship from [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. You will be asked to share proof of this prior to receiving any offer of employment. It is currently our policy not to offer sponsorship for prospective candidates.

For more details about the role, including responsibilities and requirements, download the job profile (PDF).

• Relief Support Practitioner Role Profile 04.2026
• Support Practitioner Role Profile 04.2026
• Support Practitioner Staff Benefits Poster – April 2026

For further information, please contact our recruitment team on [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].