Support Practitioner (Driver only)
Cornerstone Community Care
Looking for a new job packed with satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else? You're in luck as we're on the look out for an enthusiastic, active and reliable new colleague to complete our amazing #TeamBusby on a permanent part-time basis.
The Role
As a Support Practitioner, no two days are ever the same; you'll be part of a fun, friendly team who supporting a gentleman to live as independently as possible. Your main aim will be supporting the individuals with their day to day needs as well as taking an active part in their interests.
We'll also need you to be enthusiastic and creative supporting with their hobbies and interests too, some of these include football, going for drives in their car, attending the races and getting out and about in their local community.
Being a Support Practitioner is more than just a job, there’s no better feeling going home after every shift knowing that you’ve made a positive difference in someone’s life.
About You
You don’t need experience in care or qualifications to start your career with us. We are more interested in who you are as a person. We’ll invest in you by providing paid training and we’ll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees too.
All we’ll need you to bring is:-
• Great communication skills
• A positive attitude with a solution focussed approach
• Good team working skills
• The ability to work on your own initiative
• A willingness to learn and use new systems and technology
• The ability to apply good administrative and numeracy skills to ensure that clear, accurate records are evidenced and kept up to date
• An understanding of the importance of keeping to routines and guidelines
Having a full UK Manual Drivers licence with a years experience on the roads is essential to this position
Shift Pattern
We’re dedicated to providing the best 24/7 support, so shift patterns will involve early mornings, days and evenings. Weekends, public holidays, waking nights and sleepovers will also form part of your rota on a rotational basis.
Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today! We’re waiting to hear from you.
Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Kenzie Mowat or Lorna McLaren on 07832759952
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.
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.
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.
We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible so reserve the right to close our advert early if we find suitable candidates before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.