Support Practitioner

Cornerstone (Aberdeen); Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

SVQ funding

Driving lessons support

Leave entitlement

Employee helpline

Job summary

Cornerstone (Aberdeen) is seeking a passionate Support Practitioner in Elgin for a permanent, part-time role with options for 20, 25 or 30 hours a week. You will support individuals to live independently, provide personal care and help them engage in hobbies and community activities.

Successful candidates join the PVG scheme and pursue SVQ qualifications with our Training Academy. Benefits include paid training and generous leave. Apply now to make a meaningful difference.

Qualifications

• Willingness to care and learn, with a caring and motivated attitude.
• Successful candidates will join PVG Scheme and work towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to manage their own homes and independence.
• Provide personal care and support health, wellbeing and daily needs.
• Encourage people to explore hobbies, interests and passions.
• Support individuals to enjoy leisure activities and community involvement.
• Help people build confidence and develop new skills.

Education

SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare

Job description

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 Nov 2026 Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Make a difference every day - become a Support Practitioner in Elgin!

Looking for a job that offers more than just a payslip? How about a role where you can make a real difference, build meaningful relationships and go home every day knowing you've changed someone's life for the better?

Our fantastic teams in Elgin are looking for enthusiastic, caring and motivated people to join us as Support Practitioners on a permanent, part-time basis, with opportunities to work 20, 25 or 30 hours per week.

No two days are the same, and every day brings the opportunity to make a positive difference!

What will you be doing?

As a Support Practitioner, you'll play an important part in helping the people we support live life their way, achieve their goals and enjoy greater independence.

You'll get to know each person, understand what's important to them and support them to make their own choices and decisions.

Your role will include:

Supporting individuals to manage their own homes and develop or maintain their independence.

Providing personal care and supporting their health, wellbeing and everyday needs.

Encouraging people to explore their hobbies, interests and passions.

Supporting individuals to enjoy leisure activities, try new experiences and get involved in their local communities.

Helping people build confidence, develop new skills and achieve their personal goals.

Whether it's helping someone discover a new hobby, enjoying a trip into the community or simply being there when they need a helping hand, it's the little moments that can make the biggest difference.

Why choose Cornerstone?

We know that doing a rewarding job is important, but so is feeling valued, supported and appreciated. That's why we offer a great range of benefits:

A job with purpose

Make a genuine difference to people's lives every single day.

Be part of a supportive, empowering and inclusive team.

Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same.

Wear your own comfortable, casual clothes - no uniform required!

Investing in you

Paid training and fully funded SVQ qualifications.

Up to £500 towards driving lessons.

Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.

Recommend a colleague bonus scheme.

Long service awards.

26 days annual leave, increasing by 5 days after 5 years' service, plus 4 paid bank holidays.

Family-friendly leave options, including parental, family, bereavement and special leave.

Access to a confidential, independent 24/7 employee assistance helpline.

Fantastic discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema tickets, gym memberships and much more!

Ready to do something that really matters?

If you're looking for a role where you can bring your personality, share your enthusiasm and make a lasting difference, we'd love to welcome you to Cornerstone.

You don't need to have all the answers or years of experience. You just need the willingness to care, the enthusiasm to learn and the desire to make a difference.

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.

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

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