Complex Needs Practitioner Level 1 - Driving Licence Required

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Abergele; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Complex Needs Practitioners to join their dedicated team in providing essential support to individuals with Autism and Learning Disabilities. This full-time role involves working in a newly developed facility designed to enhance the quality of life for residents. You will engage in a variety of activities, assisting individuals with personal care, cooking, and daily tasks while using specialized communication tools. The organization values inclusivity and offers a supportive environment for both staff and those they serve. If you are passionate about making a difference, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a rewarding field.

Benefits

TRFS rewards scheme

Refer a Friend scheme - £150 bonus

Gold Investors in People award

Living Wage employer accreditation

Employee Forum for feedback

Qualifications

• No care experience necessary, but experience in similar services is a plus.
• Skills in supporting Autism and Learning Disabilities are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with complex needs in daily activities.
• Assist with personal care, cooking, and household tasks.

Skills

Support for individuals with Autism

Knowledge of Learning Disabilities

Communication Skills

Personal Care Support

Experience with Challenging Behaviour

Education

No formal care experience required

Tools

Communication Tools

Job description

(£12.40 per hour moving to £12.90 per hour from 1st April 2025)

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. 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. 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: 24/04/2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time).