Support Practitioner

Are you looking for a new job where you can be a shining star and make a real difference? If you are keen for a fresh challenge then we want to hear from you!

Our fabulous #TeamWeavers is on the lookout for a caring and motivated female* colleague to them as a Support Practitioner on a permanent part-time (28 hours per week) basis.

Our team and the individual you will support

As a Support Practitioner, you'll support the individuals with all aspects of daily living, including cooking, support to activities and appointments, managing personal finances, assisting with medication and personal care.

The lady you will be supporting enjoys attending a local group within the community and all things sensory! When she isn't out and about in the community or attending Cornerstone's parties, she enjoys spending time with her family. With your guidance and support, you'll help the people we support to maintain their own homes and be an active member of their local community.

About You

You don't need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and we'll give you all the training you'll need if you're successful. We'll pay you for your training and even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees too!

What we need you to bring: -

• A caring and compassionate attitude and approach
• The ability to work well in a team and on your own initiative
• Good communication skills
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Confidence in the use of computers

Having a full UK Manual driving licence would be beneficial for this role but isn't essential as the lady does have her own mobility car.

Shift Patterns

Our dedicated team provide support 7 days a week between the hours of - on a 1:1 basis with shifts including weekends and public holidays on a rotational basis. Shifts may occasionally vary depending on the needs of the people we support and activities planned.

What makes Cornerstone a great place to work

Along with hosting annual Star Awards to celebrate and recognise the impact and dedication of our colleagues and the achievements of the people we support, there's some other great perks that'll you receive when you join our team: -

• You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn't feel like work
• Your job actually changes and improves lives - you'll make a difference in your local community
• We have a culture of empowering our colleagues and teamwork
• No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes
• We fund up to £ towards driving lessons
• We reimburse your yearly SSSC registration fees
• Access to funded qualifications through our SQA approved, award winning Training Academy
• Ongoing continued professional development and career progression opportunities
• Recommend a colleague bonus scheme
• Long service awards
• Access to a 24/7 independent employee assistance helpline
• 26 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years) plus 4 paid bank holidays
• Family friendly leave options, including family, parental, bereavement and special leave
• Access to lots of discounts, including the cinema, gym memberships, holidays and shopping to name a few

Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!

Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Paul Kelly on .

We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible and reserve the right to close our advert early if we find suitable candidates before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and be committed to working towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with the support from our Training Academy. If you’re successful in joining our team, we will need you to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting your employment with us.

Please note - If you have spent more than 12 months out with the UK (excluding France, Germany. Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain) within the last 10 years while over the age of 18, you will be asked to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant government/police authority as part of our pre-employment checks.

Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.

*For this position female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act .