Complex Needs Practitioner - Level 1

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

Job summary

A leading support organization is seeking Complex Needs Practitioners in Stevenston. The role involves supporting individuals with Autism and complex learning disabilities in their daily lives. Training is available, and no prior care experience is required. Benefits include a rewards scheme and a friendly work environment. The position is full-time with a closing date for applications on 10/10/2025.

Benefits

Rewards scheme with cash-back

£150 bonus for referrals

Accredited Living Wage employer

Employee Forum for feedback

Qualifications

• No prior care experience needed.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism or learning disabilities is beneficial.
• Must register with SSSC within 3 months of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in all aspects of daily life.
• Use communication tools to assist clients with complex needs.
• Support individuals exhibiting anxiety or challenging behavior.

Skills

Support for individuals with Autism

Communication tools for complex needs

Ability to manage anxiety and challenging behavior

Job description

Overview

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is recruiting Complex Needs Practitioners for Todhill services in Stevenston, to support individuals with Autism and associated complex learning disabilities, including those with ongoing Mental Health issues, Learning Disabilities and Dementia. This is a Full Time post consisting of 39 hours per week. The campus has a multi-million pound development with 21 brand new homes designed to meet the needs and preferences of the people we support, plus a Day Centre Service offering vocational and recreational activities such as horticulture, arts and crafts and animal husbandry. No driving is required for these posts.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with Autism and related complex learning disabilities in all aspects of daily life, including personal care (full support or prompting), cooking (or prompting to cook), general household tasks, shopping and attending appointments.
• Use different communication tools to meet the needs of individuals with complex communication requirements.
• Support individuals who may experience anxiety or display challenging behaviour, typically when the person is trying to communicate something.

Qualifications

• No care experience is necessary for these positions.
• Experience in supporting people with autism and learning disabilities, or knowledge of borderline personality disorders, is beneficial.
• Having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.
• All new staff will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.

Benefits

• TRFS rewards scheme (cash-back and discounts at various retailers).
• Refer a Friend scheme – £150 bonus.
• TRFS Gold Investors in People award.
• Accredited Living Wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation.
• Employee Forum – opportunity to voice opinions and contribute to continuous improvement.

Additional information

• All successful applicants will receive a conditional offer subject to satisfactory references and PVG checks.
• We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to 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.
• Closing Date: 10/10/2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time).