Support Practitioner
Cornerstone Community Care
Looking for a new part-time or full-time job with satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else?
You're in luck as we're looking for new Support Practitioners to join us in Peterhead!
Our team and the individuals you'll support
You'll become part of a team who supports 11 individuals with learning disabilities, all living in their own self-contained flats in the same housing support complex.
You'll build a genuine relationship with each individual and be part of moments that really matter; whether it's providing support to cook a meal, achieve a goal, try something new or just feel understood.
In addition to supporting the individuals with all aspects of their daily living, you'll also support them with their hobbies and interests too.
Being a Support Practitioner is more than just a job, there's no better feeling than 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
- 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
What we'll need you to bring
- A caring and compassionate attitude.
- The ability to work well in a team.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- A positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
- Confidence in the use of computers.
You don't need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferrable skills. We'll pay you for your training and give you all the practical skills you'll need. We'll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees too!
Shift Patterns
Your hours will usually be spread over 4 or 5 of 7 days will include early mornings, days and evenings. Public holidays and weekends would also form part of your rota on a rotational basis.
What makes Cornerstone a great place to work
Along with hosting our 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 £500 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'd love to hear from you!
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 our closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Sandra Cordiner or Emma-Jane Dorosh on 01779 478633.
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.