Support Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

PVG & SSSC fees funded

Training Academy and qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on shopping

Job summary

Cornerstone (Aberdeen) in Buckie is seeking a dedicated Support Practitioner to help a young woman live her best life. This part-time, on-site role focuses on daily care, companionship and enabling independence.

No prior experience is required; compassionate, learner-minded applicants will receive full training, PVG and SSSC registrations funded, and opportunities to progress through our Training Academy.

Qualifications

• Experience not required; full training provided.
• Be caring, compassionate and willing to learn.
• Commitment to safeguarding and personal care.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines (cooking, household tasks and personal care)
• Get involved in activities like swimming, horse riding, arts & crafts, people watching and pipes and drums
• Be part of a small, helpful team
• Make a difference every day

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Willing to learn

Education

SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare

Job description

Looking for a rewarding new job where you can really make a difference? Join our friendly, supportive team and help a fun loving, outgoing young woman to live her best life.

Don't have experience? Don't worry! If you're caring, compassionate and willing to learn, we'll provide all the training and support you need.

What you'll do

• Support daily routines (cooking, household tasks and personal care)
• Get involved in activities like swimming, horse riding, arts & crafts, people watching and pipes and drums
• Be part of a small, helpful team
• Make a difference every day

This is so much more than a job, it's about building meaningful relationships, celebrating achievements (big & small), supporting independence, creating memorable experiences.

Why choose Cornerstone

At Cornerstone, you're not just joining a team, you're joining an organisation that values and invests in you.

Our benefits

• 30 days annual leave (26 days plus 4 public holidays), increasing with service
• Fully funded PVG and SSSC registration fees
• Up to £500 contribution towards driving lessons
• Funded qualifications through our award-winning Training Academy
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
• Long service awards
• Family-friendly leave policies
• Discounts on shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, holidays and more
• Casual dress – no uniform required
• Colleague referral bonus scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7

Support Practitioner

Company: Cornerstone (Aberdeen) Salary: £27,277 to £27,277 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Buckie Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 23 Oct 2026 Closing date: 2 Nov 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.

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