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Cornerstone (Aberdeen); Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full paid training

Supportive culture

PVG costs funded

SSSC registration fees funded

Funding for driving lessons

Career progression opportunities

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Cornerstone (Aberdeen) in Elgin is seeking a part-time Support Practitioner to join a small, caring team within a shared home. You will support five individuals with daily living, help with hobbies and social activities, and work on-site 25 hours per week.

No prior experience required as full paid training is provided. Successful candidates will join the PVG scheme, work toward an SVQ with our Training Academy, and benefit from a supportive culture and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full paid training provided.
• Willing to join PVG Scheme and pursue SVQ with Training Academy support.
• Commitment to Disability Confident employer scheme.
• UK-based pre-employment checks may apply.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living activities and hobbies.
• Build trusting relationships and help people live life their way.
• Provide on-site personal support and assistance with routines.

Job description

Looking for a brand new job with satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else?

Our amazing #TeamWardend in Elgin are looking for new colleagues to complete their team on a part‑time (25 hours per week), permanent basis.

Meet your future team

You’ll become part of a fun, friendly team supporting five amazing people within their shared home.

You’ll build a genuine relationship with each of the individuals 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, including swimming, going to the cinema & theatre, walking, eating out, arts & crafts, baking and gardening.

This isn’t just support work, it’s building trust, sharing laughs and helping people live life their way!

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

Benefits and Perks

• 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 PVG costs and yearly SSSC registration fees
• We’ll fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
• We reimburse your yearly SSSC registration and PVG 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
• 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
• No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes

Support Practitioner

Company: Cornerstone (Aberdeen)

Salary: £27,277 to £27,277 a year, pro rata

Hours: Part-time

Location: Elgin

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Sept 2026

Closing date: 27 Sept 2026

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.

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.