Support Practitioner

Cornerstone; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Discounts

PVG/SSSC fees reimbursed

Career progression

Employee helpline 24/7

Family-friendly leave

Job summary

Cornerstone in Clydebank is seeking part-time carers (up to 30 hours per week) to support individuals with physical and learning disabilities to live their lives to the fullest, both at home and in the community. Shifts span mornings, days and evenings, with 5 out of 7 days coverage.

No experience? No problem! We\'ll train you, pay you and support you every step of the way. You\'ll gain funded, recognised qualifications as you work, with opportunities for career progression and employee support.

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.
• Full UK manual driving licence with 1 year experience on the roads would be beneficial but not a deal breaker for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with physical and learning disabilities to live their lives to the fullest, both at home and in the community.
• Assist with cooking, daily routines, arts, crafts, gardening and days out.
• Be part of a friendly, welcoming team that supports people to live independently.

Skills

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

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 Clydebank.

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 and days out - no two days are ever the same.

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. 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.