Support Practitioner
Cornerstone Community Care
On the look out for a brand new part-time job with satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else? We've got a great opportunity for you!
Our fabulous #TeamNLCS in Cumbernauld are now on the lookout for friendly, reliable and positive individuals with a passion for helping others to join them on a permanent part-time (20, 25 or 30 hours per week basis). We also have relief contracts too if you're looking for something a bit more flexible.
The Role
You will be joining a team of dedicated colleagues supporting individuals across the Cumbernauld area who have a variety of support needs.
With an outcome focused approach, you'll work in a person-centred way to provide support in all aspects of daily living, including cooking and preparing meals, personal care, administering medication and managing personal finances. You’ll be enthusiastic and take an active interest in their hobbies which can include community events, going swimming, bowling and attending clubs along with many more activities.
Some of the individuals we support do have their own mobility car, so we are looking for you to bring a full UK license with at least 1 years' experience on the roads for insurance purposes for these particular vacancies.
About You
What we'll need you to bring: -
- Good communication skills
- A caring attitude and approach
- The ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
- A positive approach to learning
- Confidence in the use of computers
You don't need experience or qualifications to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferrable skills. and have our own Training Academy that'll give you all the skills you'll need. We'll pay you for your training and even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees too!
Shift Patterns
As we provide support around the clock it means hours and shift patterns are flexible and vary based on the service being offered. Our teams can work early mornings ,evenings ,nights and weekends, team members can work full time, part time or on a relief contract with flexible hours to accommodate various needs.
What makes Cornerstone a great place to 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 £500 towards driving lessons as we also 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 and 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
So if you're looking for a rewarding career, what are you waiting for? Apply today! We'd love to hear from you.
Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Margaret McHenry on 07734310893
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 a 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.
Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.