Complex Needs Practitioner Level 1 -Driving Licence required

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking Complex Needs Practitioners in Scotland to support individuals with a range of complex needs. The role involves full support in personal care and everyday activities, in a newly developed facility designed for optimal care. This full-time position offers opportunities for career development in a rewarding setting.

Benefits

TRFS rewards scheme

Refer a Friend bonus

Gold Investors in People award

Living Wage employer

Employee Forum for feedback

Qualifications

• No care experience necessary, but beneficial.
• Skills in supporting autism and learning disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with care and household tasks.
• Use communication tools for those with complex needs.
• Work shifts in a team-oriented environment.

Skills

Supporting individuals with autism

Knowledge of learning disabilities

Communication skills

Job description

Here at The Richmond Fellowship Scotland we are currently looking to recruit Complex Needs Practitioners for our Todhill services in Stevenston, where we support individuals with a variety of different needs such as ongoing Mental Health issues, Autism, Learning Disabilities and Dementia.

We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have a valid drivers licence for manual vehicles. Access to your own car is not necessary however.

This is a Full Time post consisting of 39hrs per week. Please be aware that we operate a 3 shift system (dayshift, backshift and nightshift).

This campus has recently undergone a multi-million pound development to provide 21 brand new homes for the people we support and these houses have been designed to respond to the needs and preferences of the people who will live in them as well as to fit in with the surrounding natural environment. With this development we feel that we have unlocked the full potential of Todhill`s beautiful 105 acre rural site which includes a Day Centre Service offering a range of vocational and fun activities including horticulture, arts and crafts and animal husbandry.

You will be part of a committed team, supporting individuals with Autism and associated complex learning disabilities. All of the people supported need full support with all aspects of their life which includes either full support with personal care or prompting with personal care, support with cooking or prompting to cook meals, general household tasks, shopping and attending appointments. Some people have complex communication needs and we use different communication tools to meet the individuals` needs. Some of the individuals can get anxious and display challenging behaviour this always tends to be when the person is trying to communicate something.

No care experience is necessary for these positions, but we are also seeking people who have previously worked in this type of service and who are looking to develop their career with an organisation committed to achieving outcomes for the people we support and for our staff. People with skills in supporting those with autism and learning disabilities or knowledge of borderline personality disorders will find this a great service to be part of.

• TRFS rewards scheme (cash-back and discounts at various retailers)
• Refer a Friend scheme- £150 bonus!
• TRFS currently has a Gold Investors in People award.
• TRFS is accredited as a Living Wage employer by the Living Wage foundation.
• Employee Forum - the employee forum allows all to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer.

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

Closing Date: 10/7/2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)