Complex Needs Practitioner Level 1

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Largs; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 Days Annual Leave (Pro Rata)

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

45p per mile fuel allowance

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend £150 reward

Employee Forum

Glasgow Credit Union membership

Health care plan

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is recruiting for Complex Needs Practitioner Level 1s in Largs. This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) involves evening and weekend shifts and requires a UK driving licence with access to your own car.

Training is provided, including a funded SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. You will work with individuals to support independence at home, assisting with medication, daily tasks, meal prep and personal care, and you will participate in social activities

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; transferrable skills welcomed.
• Fully funded SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care provided.
• UK driving licence (manual) and access to own car are required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live as independently as possible in their own homes.
• Assist with medication, general housework, meal preparation and personal care.
• Provide social support and accompany individuals to hobbies/events.

Skills

Driving licence (manual)

Own car access

Flexible schedule

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Our services in Largsare currently recruiting for Complex NeedsPractitioner Level 1s!

You do not need previous experience in Care to apply as we recruit on values and transferrable skills.

We’ll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Complex NeedsPractitioner including a fully funded SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care!

However, for these posts we are only able to consider applicants who have a UK Driving Licence for manual vehicles and access to their own cars.

This is a full time post consisting of 37.5hrs per week worked as 5 shifts over 7 days. Evening and weekend work is required.

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.

The Role:

As a Complex NeedsPractitioner, you will support individuals to live as independently as possible in their own homes.

This can include assistance with medication, general housework, meal preparation and personal care.

You would also provide social support within the service, accompanying individuals to any hobbies/events that they have on and participating in hobbies at home!

Benefits

• 30 Days Annual Leave (Pro Rata for PT Vacancies)
• TRFS rewards scheme (includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers).
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance when using your own vehicle.
• 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 which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment.
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
• HSF Health Care plan.

Closing Date: 04/12/26(We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

All successful Complex NeedsPractitioner 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.

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.

We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.