Overview

Senior Practitioner – AVS Newcastle Ltd

Location: Dundee, with travel around the community

Contract: Fixed Term Contract Until April 2026

Salary: £23,590 to £25,155 per annum

Hours: 35 per week

Additional Requirements: Applicants must have a full UK licence (2 years) and access to a vehicle. Successful candidates will be required to register with the Scottish Social Security Council (SSSC) within 3 months of starting.

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on Sunday 19 October 2025

What you’ll do

• Lead and inspire a team that helps people regain independence after a crisis, delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a regulated service.
• Work closely with the Service Manager to ensure service users receive compassionate support and mentoring to grow in their roles.
• Coordinate referrals and liaise with hospitals, GP surgeries, and community teams.
• Support and mentor staff, students, and volunteers to deliver excellent care.
• Conduct risk assessments and welfare checks to ensure safe living environments.
• Manage rotas, respond to out-of-hours queries, and maintain service continuity.

To be a successful Senior Practitioner, you’ll need

• SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and PDA in Supervision (or equivalent).
• Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead and motivate others.
• Experience in person-centred planning and multi-disciplinary working.
• Confidence in mentoring staff and supporting their ongoing development.

Benefits and working arrangements

• Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development: A range of career and learning opportunities.
• Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you’ll have the option to apply under the scheme. At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination, supported by internal networks including Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.

About the organisation

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