Relief Support Practitioner - Dumbarton

Cornerstone (Aberdeen); Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Full paid training

Funded SVQ qualification

PVG costs paid

SSSC fees paid

Supportive team

Meaningful work

Job summary

Cornerstone (Aberdeen) in West Dunbartonshire is looking for a Relief Support Practitioner to help our residents when staff are on leave. This on‑site role offers flexible shifts that fit around your life.

You don't need previous care experience; comprehensive training is provided, including funded SVQ and support with PVG checks. We value kindness, reliability and a passion for helping others.

Qualifications

• Care values, attitude and potential are prioritised for the role.
• You don't need prior care qualifications or experience; training is provided.
• Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

Responsibilities

• As a relief Support Practitioner, support people to receive high‑quality care when colleagues are on leave or training.
• Help individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible, assisting with daily living, medication, and personal care.
• Assist with shopping, managing finances, cooking and household tasks.
• Help build confidence and independence and support participation in activities and outings.

Skills

Good communicator

Kind

Reliable

Passionate about helping others

Job description

Make a difference - Join our relief team in West Dunbartonshire!

Looking for a rewarding job that fits around your life? Whether you're looking to gain experience, return to work, or just want a role where you get to make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!

Our relief team is growing, and we're looking for caring and enthusiastic people to join our teams across the Dumbarton, Renton, Alexandria and Clydebank. With a relief contract, you tell us when you're available, and we'll look to offer shifts that fit, giving you that flexibility to balance work with your other commitments.

As part of our supportive team, you'll enjoy

Flexible working that fits around you

Full paid training - no previous experience needed

Funded SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification

PVG costs and annual SSSC registration fees paid

A supportive team who values and invests in you

A rewarding job where you get to make a positive difference every day

What you'll be doing

As a relief Support Practitioner, you'll play an important role in making sure that the people we support continue to receive high‑quality care when colleagues are on leave, training or absent.

You'll support individuals with disabilities and additional support needs to live as independently as possible by helping with: -

• Daily living, medication and personal care
• Shopping and managing finances
• Cooking and household tasks
• Building confidence and independence

No two days are the same. You'll also have the opportunity to support people to enjoy the things they love, whether it's arts & crafts, gardening, swimming, going to the cinema, enjoying meals out, attending discos or simply getting out for a walk.

Additional information

Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and be willing to work towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare, supported by our Training Academy.

If you've spent more than 12 months outside the UK (excluding France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain) within the last 10 years while aged 18 or over, you'll be required to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant government or police authority as part of our pre‑employment checks.

If you're successful, you'll also be required to register with the SSSC within three months of starting employment.

Who we're looking forYou don't need experience or qualifications in care, we recruit for values, attitude and potential. If you're a good communicator, kind, reliable and passionate about helping others, we'll provide all the training and support you'll need.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Relief Support Practitioner - Dumbarton

Company: Cornerstone (Aberdeen) Salary: £27,277 to £27,277 a year, pro rata Hours: Part‑time Location: Dumbarton Working pattern: On‑site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 9 Nov 2026 Closing date: 19 Nov 2026

Summary

Make a difference - Join our relief team in West Dunbartonshire!

Looking for a rewarding job that fits around your life? Whether you're looking to gain experience, return to work, or just want a role where you get to make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!

Our relief team is growing, and we're looking for caring and enthusiastic people to join our teams across the Dumbarton, Renton, Alexandria and Clydebank. With a relief contract, you tell us when you're available, and we'll look to offer shifts that fit, giving you that flexibility to balance work with your other commitments.

As part of our supportive team, you'll enjoy

Flexible working that fits around you

Full paid training - no previous experience needed

Funded SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification

PVG costs and annual SSSC registration fees paid

A supportive team who values and invests in you

A rewarding job where you get to make a positive difference every day

What you'll be doing

As a relief Support Practitioner, you'll play an important role in making sure that the people we support continue to receive high‑quality care when colleagues are on leave, training or absent.

You'll support individuals with disabilities and additional support needs to live as independently as possible by helping with: -

• Daily living, medication and personal care
• Shopping and managing finances
• Cooking and household tasks
• Building confidence and independence

No two days are the same. You'll also have the opportunity to support people to enjoy the things they love, whether it's arts & crafts, gardening, swimming, going to the cinema, enjoying meals out, attending discos or simply getting out for a walk.

Additional information

Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and be willing to work towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare, supported by our Training Academy.

If you've spent more than 12 months outside the UK (excluding France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain) within the last 10 years while aged 18 or over, you'll be required to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant government or police authority as part of our pre‑employment checks.

If you're successful, you'll also be required to register with the SSSC within three months of starting employment.

Who we're looking forYou don't need experience or qualifications in care, we recruit for values, attitude and potential. If you're a good communicator, kind, reliable and passionate about helping others, we'll provide all the training and support you'll need.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Essential requirements

Who we're looking forYou don't need experience or qualifications in care, we recruit for values, attitude and potential. If you're a good communicator, kind, reliable and passionate about helping others, we'll provide all the training and support you'll need.

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.