Support Practitioner - Weekends
Customer Service
Townsend Estate, Cape Town, 7459, South Africa · Buckie, UK
Are you caring, reliable and looking for a rewarding weekend job where you can make a real difference?
Join our amazing #TeamHighland in Buckie as a Support Practitioner, working primarily at weekends. No previous experience is necessary – we’ll provide you with all the training and support you need.
We do ask that you’re flexible and able to attend occasional training, support and development sessions and team meetings during the week.
What the job will involve
At Cornerstone, the people we support are at the heart of everything we do. You'll work alongside individuals to help them achieve their personal goals, make choices and live as independently as possible.
Every person is different, with their own interests, routines and ambitions. Your role will be to provide personalised support that helps people to:
🏡 Manage their own homes and develop their independence
💙 Access personal care and support their health and wellbeing
🎨 Enjoy hobbies, interests and meaningful activities
🌳 Get out and about in their local community
🎯 Work towards their individual goals and aspirations
😊 Build confidence and enjoy life on their own terms
What we're looking for - what matters most
- Kind, compassionate and positive people
- Reliable and committed
- A good communicator and team player
- Comfortable working independently
- Willing to learn and try new things
- Confident using technology and new systems
- Organised, with good administrative and numeracy skills
- Able to follow routines, policies and guidelines
More than just a weekend job
Being a Support Practitioner is about much more than completing a shift. It's about building relationships, encouraging independence and helping someone enjoy a life that is meaningful to them.
There's no better feeling than heading home at the end of your weekend shift knowing you've made a genuine difference to someone's life.
Ready to make your weekends matter?
Come and be part of #TeamHighland and help us make a positive difference in Buckie. Apply today!
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.