Support Practitioner
Cornerstone Community Care
Are you on the lookout for a new flexible job with satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else?
You're in luck as our amazing teams in Perth, Kinross & Blairgowrie are on the look out for new colleagues to join them as relief Support Practitioners.
The Role
As a relief colleague, you will play an important part in our team, ensuring that we still provide the best care and support possible during times of staff training, holidays and absence.
You'll build genuine relationships with individuals with learning and/or physical disabilities and be part of moments that actually matter; whether it's providing support to cook a meal, achieve a goal, try something new, or just feel understood.
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.
Why you'll love this job
- You'll have a job that actually matters
- You'll build meaningful relationships
- You'll feel proud of what you do
- You'll see the difference you make in someone's confidence, independence and happiness
- We'll provide full paid training, no experience is needed
- You're not just a number here; we have a supportive culture
- Every day is different, no two shifts are ever the same
- Our relief contracts are flexible
- You can be yourself and be proud of what you do
- There are opportunities to grow and develop if you want to
- We'll fund your yearly SSSC registration fees
Shift Patterns
We’re dedicated to providing the best 24/7 support possible, so shift patterns for our services involve early mornings, days, evenings, weekends, public holidays and sleepovers.
Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today! We’re waiting to hear from you.
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.
Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.