Looking for a new part-time job where you can make a real difference and be that person that someone can rely on?

You're in luck as our amazing #TeamNLStrathclyde in Airdrie are on the lookout for a caring and reliable individual to join them on a part-time (18-26 hours per week) basis.

Our team and the individual you'll support

As a Support Practitioner you'll become part of a friendly team who provides invaluable support to a fun loving gentleman with complex needs in his own home.

You'll build a genuine relationship with him and be part of moments that really matter; whether it's providing support while cooking, achieving a goal, going to clubs, attending hydrotherapy or just feel understood.

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.

The gentleman has his own mobility car so we would need you to be a driver with a full UK manual drivers licence. Due to one of the activities the person we support attends being hydrotherapy, you would need to be happy to supporting them in the water.

About you

You don’t need previous care experience — we care more about who you are and the values you bring. Full training and support will be provided, including a funded SVQ qualification.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Kind, caring and compassionate
• Patient, positive and reliable
• A good communicator with a sense of humour
• Creative and willing to try new things
• Comfortable using a computer
  
  

Shift patterns

As we're dedicated to providing the best support possible, shift patterns for this opportunity typically start at 10am or 4.30pm 7 days a week and can include a sleepover. Weekends and public holidays are shared on a rotational basis.

The sleepover shift is not included in your contracted hours, so you will receive an additional £107.60 for each sleepover worked.

What makes Cornerstone a great place to work

• 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
  
  

We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible and withhold the right to close this advert early if we find a suitable candidate before our closing date. Please apply early to avoid any disappointment.

Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can't wait 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.