Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland. We are recruiting for a Complex Needs Practitioner - Level 2 to support a young male in Linlithgow. The adult is physically fit, enjoys the great outdoors and in all weathers.
Candidates should have previous experience of working within a Complex Needs service. You will be provided with full training by our excellent and award-winning learning & development team prior to starting. This training initially consists of classroom-based sessions and e-learning, as well as the opportunity to shadow current staff in their day-to-day role.
Due to the nature of this service, you must be a driver, with a valid full manual UK driving licence.
Requirements:
* Ideally you'll have or be willing to work towards obtaining your SVQ-3 in Health & Social Care
* Previous experience of working with a range of individuals with a Learning Disability / Autism Spectrum / Complex Needs
* Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
About the Role:
The Complex Needs Practitioner (Level 2) is a key role within the service, where you would be providing skilled direct support to a male, as well as assisting the Senior Support Workers to ensure that all support provided is of the highest quality. This will include communicating accurately and efficiently how the support plans are being delivered, assisting with the monitoring and evaluation of the individual support plans.
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)
* 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.
On top of these excellent practical benefits, the biggest benefit of all is the immense job satisfaction you will gain by making a positive difference in someone’s life.
How to Apply:
If you would be interested in applying, then please click on the link at the bottom of the page and submit your application there!
If you have any difficulties whilst applying, then please get in touch with our Regional Resourcing Consultant by emailing Claire at cmack@trfs.org.uk.
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.
Closing Date: 7.1.25 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time).
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.
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