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The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Largs; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 Days Annual Leave (Pro Rata)

TRFS rewards scheme

£0.45 per mile fuel allowance

Paid travel during shifts

Free Glasgow Credit Union membership

PVG and references processing

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is recruiting Complex Needs Practitioners in Largs. The role covers delivering in-home support to individuals with complex needs, with training provided and a fully funded SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.

The posts require a UK driving licence for manual vehicles and access to a car, with 37.5 hours per week across 5 shifts, including evenings and weekends. Benefits include paid travel, mileage allowance, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• You do not need previous experience in care; training provided.
• Must have UK driving licence for manual vehicles and access to own car.
• Shifts over 7 days with evenings and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently in their own homes.
• Assist with medication, housework, meals and personal care.
• Provide social support and accompany clients to hobbies/events.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Organisation

Job description

Our services in Largs are currently recruiting for Complex Needs Practitioner 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 Needs Practitioner 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 Needs Practitioner, 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!

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.

Closing Date: 15/10/26 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

All successful Complex Needs 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.

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.