Support Practitioner

Cornerstone (Aberdeen); Perth; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Training Academy access

Disability Confident employer

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cornerstone (Aberdeen) in Perth is seeking a part-time Support Practitioner to join our dedicated team, with 16 or 20 hours per week on a permanent basis.

You will support adults with disabilities to live their lives to the fullest, through activities from cooking meals to social outings, with full training provided. No prior experience required; you’ll be welcomed into a warm, supportive team and receive ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Kind, caring and compassionate nature.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Confidence in the use of computers.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with disabilities in Perth to live their lives to the fullest.
• Assist with daily activities and outings to enable independence.
• Participate in cooking meals together and other group activities.

Skills

Kind and compassionate

Good communication

Organisational skills

Can-do attitude

Job description

Looking for a part‑time job that makes you smile?

If you're ready for something meaningful, rewarding and a little bit different every day, the we've got the perfect role for you.

Join our fantastic #TeamPerthCS as a Support Practitioner on a part‑time (16 or 20 hours per week), permanent basis.

Our team and the individuals you'll support

This isn't your average job, you'll be part a friendly and dedicated team where teamwork and making a difference go hand in hand. You'll support adults in Perth with a variety of disabilities and additional support needs, helping them to live their lives to the fullest.

From cooking meals together to smashing personal goals, trying new activities, you'll be part of moments that really matter.

Enjoy getting out and about? In this job you could be:

Cheering at the football

Swimming

Playing boccia

Heading out on day trips

Enjoying meals out

It's all about supporting individuals to enjoy their lives their way!

Why you'll love this job

You'll do work that actually matters

Build real, meaningful relationships

Feel proud of what you do every day

See the difference you make in someone's confidence, independence and happiness

Get full paid training - no experience is needed

Be part of a team where you're valued (not just a number)

Enjoy variety - every shift is different

Be yourself at work

Grow and develop if you want to

We'll even cover your PVG cost and yearly SSSC registration fees

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 recruit on values and transferrable skills, you don't need experience

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

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. 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.

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.

Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.

Essential requirements

What we’re looking forYou don't need previous experience, just bring the right attitude and we'll support you every step of the way!We’d love you to have:

• A kind, caring and compassionate nature
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn
• Confidence in the use of computers

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Support Practitioner

Company: Cornerstone (Aberdeen) Salary: £27,277 to £27,277 a year, pro rata Hours: Part‑time Location: Perth Working pattern: On‑site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 9 Nov 2026 Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Summary

Looking for a part‑time job that makes you smile?

If you're ready for something meaningful, rewarding and a little bit different every day, the we've got the perfect role for you.

Join our fantastic #TeamPerthCS as a Support Practitioner on a part‑time (16 or 20 hours per week), permanent basis.

Our team and the individuals you'll support

This isn't your average job, you'll be part a friendly and dedicated team where teamwork and making a difference go hand in hand. You'll support adults in Perth with a variety of disabilities and additional support needs, helping them to live their lives to the fullest.

From cooking meals together