Support Practitioner

Cornerstone Community Care; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No uniform

Training & qualifications

PVG checks reimbursed

SSSC registration support

Career progression

Job summary

Cornerstone Community Care in Dumbarton is recruiting part-time care assistants to support individuals with disabilities to live independent lives at home and in the community. You'll help with daily activities, meals, hobbies, and outings, working as part of a friendly team.

No prior experience required; training is provided, funded qualifications, and opportunities for career progression. A full UK manual driving licence is beneficial but not required; SSSC registration and PVG checks are part

Qualifications

• No experience? We'll train you, pay you and support you every step of the way.
• You'll gain funded, recognised qualifications as you work.
• Great team players with a positive attitude are encouraged to apply.
• Willing to learn and try new things to help people live independently.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities to live at home and in the community.
• Assist with daily routines, cooking, activities, and outings.
• Help maintain people’s homes and promote community involvement.

Skills

Flexibility

Team player

Willing to learn

Difference maker

Tech confident

Job description

Ready for a new job that actually means something?

Tired of the same routine? Want a job where you can make a real difference every single day? We're looking for individuals who are either starting out, changing careers, or looking for something flexible - we've got part-time (up to 30 hours per week) roles waiting for you in Dumbarton.

Our teams and the people we support

You'll become part of one of our friendly, welcoming teams who supports some amazing individuals with physical and learning disabilities to live their lives to the fullest, both at home and in their community. From cooking and daily routines to arts, crafts, gardening, horse riding and days out - no two days are ever the same.

This role isn't about doing everything for someone; it's about working alongside them to ensure they can achieve their potential. With your guidance and support, you'll help the people we support to maintain their own homes and be an active member of their local community.

Having a full UK manual drivers licence with 1 years experience on the roads would be beneficial for this role but not a deal breaker for the right candidate.

About you

No experience? No problem! We'll train you, pay you and support you every step of the way. You'll even gain funded, recognised qualifications as you work.

We want people who are:

• Kind, positive and up for a challenge
• Great team players
• Willing to learn and try new things
• Ready to make a difference
• Confident using computers and tablets

Why you'll love it here

• You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn't feel like work
• No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes
• We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
• We reimburse your SSSC registration and PVG fees
• Access to 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

Shift Patterns

As we're dedicated to providing the best support possible shift patterns will typically be spread over 5 out of 7 days with shifts including early mornings, days and evenings. Currently, shifts follow a pattern of 9am-6pm or 9am-5pm and we provide a sleepover for the individuals who live within the service. Public holidays and weekends would be a requirement on a rotational basis.

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.