Support Practitioner

Cornerstone Community Care; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual attire, no uniform

Up to £500 for driving lessons

Reimbursement of SSSC PVG fees

Funding for qualifications via our SQA

CPD and career progression

Job summary

Cornerstone Community Care in Dunfermline is seeking a dedicated care assistant to support a young man in his own home. You will provide one-to-one support, help with meals, daily tasks and medication, and assist with engaging activities within the community.

A caring, reliable approach and good communication are essential. The role is part-time (16 hours weekly) with a 24-hour shift once per week, including a sleepover.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support roles is desirable.
• Commitment to person-centred support and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to the client in his own home.
• Assist with day-to-day living, including meal planning and cooking.
• Help with household tasks and medication as required.
• Support activities that enhance independence and community engagement.

Skills

Reliable

Calm under pressure

Good communicator

Patience

Willing to learn

Comfortable with computers

Education

SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare

Tools

Digital systems

Job description

Looking for a brand new job with satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else? If you're someone who's reliable, resilient and enjoys supporting others to live the life they want, we have a great opportunity for you! Our amazing #TeamFod in Dunfermline are looking for a new colleague to complete their team on a part-time (16 hours per week), permanent basis. This is a rewarding opportunity where you'll build a meaningful relationship with one individual, providing consistent support that has a real impact on his independence, confidence and quality of life.

Shift patterns

This 16 hour post is usually worked as one 24-hour shift per week from 1100-1100 hours (includes a sleepover). Week days, weekends and public holidays would be worked on a rotational basis.

The sleepover element isn’t included in your contracted hours, and you will receive an additional £107.60 for every sleepover you work.

Meet the person you'll support

You’ll be supporting a fun-loving young man with a fantastic, slap-stick sense of humour in his own home. As part of our small, dedicated team, you’ll provide one-to-one support, helping him with day-to-day living, including meal planning, cooking, household tasks and medication.

Just as importantly, you’ll support him to enjoy the things that matter most to him. He has an active social life and loves getting out into his local community. Whether it’s motorsports, plane spotting, going to the cinema, enjoying walks or heading off on day trips or stays in his caravan, there’s never a dull moment.

Who we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who is calm under pressure, dependable and committed to providing high-quality support. Someone who can build trust, work confidently on their own and remain positive when faced with challenges.

Experience in a care or support role is desirable, particularly if you’ve supported people whose behaviours can sometimes be challenging. However, you’ll receive full training on an individual support plan and be backed by an experienced and supportive team.

You’ll need to be:

• Reliable and committed to delivering consistent, person-centred support
• Calm, patient and resilient when faced with challenges
• Caring, compassionate and respectful
• A good communicator who enjoys building positive relationships
• Happy following routines, support plans and guidelines
• Comfortable cooking and supporting with household tasks
• Confident using computers and digital systems
• Keen to learn and develop your skills

It would be great if you also have a full, clean UK driving licence, as this gentleman has his own mobility vehicle and enjoys getting out and about.

What makes Cornerstone a great place to work

• You’ll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn’t feel like work
• Your job actually changes and improves lives - you’ll make a difference in your local community
• No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes
• We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
• We reimburse your yearly SSSC registration and PVG fees
• Access to funded qualifications through our SQA approved, award winning Training Academy
• Ongoing continued 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 to name a few

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.