Complex Needs Practitioner - Level 1

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Support Practitioner for their Penicuik service. This role involves providing personal, medical, and practical support to individuals in their communities. No prior experience is required, as full training will be provided. Candidates should be prepared for shift work, including weekends and potential sleepovers. The position offers competitive perks including a rewards scheme and travel allowances.

Benefits

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• It is advantageous to hold a full valid UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to work weekends, shift patterns, and sleepovers if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals to engage with their communities by planning and attending outings.
• Administer and monitor medication.
• Assist people with personal care such as bathing and dressing.
• Help people maintain their tenancy by encouraging household tasks.

Job description

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by becoming a Support Practitioner with The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our Penicuik service and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!

We are currently able to offer Full Time Support Practitioner contracts within the Penicuik service,

You do not need to have worked in care to apply as we will invest in your qualifications and provide full training through our award-winning learning & development team prior to starting.

It would be advantageous if you hold a full valid UK manual driving licence, as you may be asked to drive mobility vehicles.

Requirements:

As a Support Practitioner you could be expected to work weekends, shift patterns and sleepovers if required.

About the Role:

Your responsibilities will depend on the needs of the individuals that you support and can include:

• Social Support- Assisting individuals to engage with their communities by planning and attending outings to various clubs and leisure activities such as day centres, bowling, cinema, swimming etc.
• Medical Support- Administering and monitoring medication.
• Personal Care- Assist people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care which would include assistance with showering/bathing, dressing, arranging visits with professionals such as dentists, doctors or opticians, assisting with incontinence care.
• Practical Support- Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.

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.

• TRFS rewards scheme (which includes 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 successfully referring a friend, family member or colleague.
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
• Counselling & Life Works service.

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.

Closing Date: 11/9/25 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

If you would be interested in applying then please click on the link at the bottom of the page and submit your application there!

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. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.