Support Practitioner

Jobtrain; Dundee; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone in Dundee is seeking a dedicated Support Practitioner for a permanent role. No prior experience is required as full training and ongoing support are provided to help you assist individuals to live independently.

You will support people to achieve personal goals, routines and wellbeing, working with a friendly team while following established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Kind, compassionate and positive attitude.
• Reliable and committed approach to care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Comfortable working independently and following routines.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to manage their homes and develop independence.
• Provide personal care and support wellbeing.
• Help with hobbies, interests and meaningful activities.
• Assist with community activities and outings.

Skills

Kind, compassionate and positive

Reliable and committed

Good communicator

Team player

Independent worker

Willing to learn

Tech-savvy

Organised with admin/numeracy skills

Education

SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare

Job description

Are you caring, reliable and looking for a rewarding job where you can make a real difference? Join our amazing #TeamDundee as a Support Practitioner, on a permanent basis. No previous experience is needed – we’ll provide you with all the training and support you need.

What the job will involve

At Cornerstone, the people we support are at the heart of everything we do. You'll work alongside individuals to help them achieve their personal goals, make choices and live as independently as possible.

Every person is different, with their own interests, routines and ambitions. Your role will be to provide personalised support that helps people to:

• Manage their own homes and develop their independence
• Access personal care and support their health and wellbeing
• Enjoy hobbies, interests and meaningful activities
• Get out and about in their local community
• Work towards your individual goals and aspirations
• Build confidence and enjoy life on their own terms

What we're looking for - what matters most

• Kind, compassionate and positive people
• Reliable and committed
• A good communicator and team player
• Comfortable working independently
• Willing to learn and try new things
• Confident using technology and new systems
• Organised, with good administrative and numeracy skills
• Able to follow routines, policies and guidelines

More than just a job

Being a Support Practitioner is about much more than completing a shift. It's about building relationships, encouraging independence and helping someone enjoy a life that is meaningful to them.

There's no better feeling than heading home at the end of your shift knowing you've made a genuine difference to someone's life.

Ready to make your work matter?

Come and be part of #TeamDundee and help us make a positive difference in your community.

Shift patterns

Our housing support teams provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Shift patterns fall in to earlies, lates, sleepovers and/or waking nights. Weekends and public holidays would also form part of your rota 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.

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.