Support Practitioner

Cornerstone; Elgin, Buckie; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Full training provided

Funded SVQ (SCQF level 6/7)

PVG costs paid

SSSC registration fees paid

Supportive team

Job summary

Cornerstone Moray is seeking caring, enthusiastic people to join our relief team in Elgin and Buckie. With a relief contract, you choose when you’re available and we propose shifts that fit, giving you the flexibility to balance work with other commitments.

You don’t need previous care experience; we recruit for values, attitude and potential. Training is provided, with funded SVQ and PVG/SSSC costs paid, supporting a rewarding role in the community.

Qualifications

• Values, attitude and potential are recruited over formal qualifications.
• Able to communicate effectively, show kindness and reliability, and be passionate about helping others.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible.
• Assist with daily living, medication and personal care.
• Assist with shopping and managing finances, cooking and household tasks, and building confidence.

Skills

Good communicator

Kind

Reliable

Compassionate

Job description

Make a difference - Join our relief team in Moray!

Looking for a rewarding job that fits around your life? Whether you're looking to gain experience, return to work, or just want a role where you get to make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!

Our relief team is growing, and we're looking for caring and enthusiastic people to join our teams across the Elgin and Buckie areas. With a relief contract, you tell us when you're available, and we'll look to offer shifts that fit, giving you that flexibility to balance work with your other commitments.

Why join us

As part of our supportive team, you'll enjoy

• Flexible working that fits around you
• Full paid training - no previous experience needed
• Funded SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification
• PVG costs and annual SSSC registration fees paid
• A supportive team who values and invests in you
• A rewarding job where you get to make a positive difference every day

What you'll be doing

As a relief Support Practitioner, you'll play an important role in making sure that the people we support continue to receive high-quality care when colleagues are on leave, training or absent.

You'll support individuals with disabilities and additional support needs to live as independently as possible by helping with:

• Daily living, medication and personal care
• Shopping and managing finances
• Cooking and household tasks
• Building confidence and independence

No two days are the same. You'll also have the opportunity to support people to enjoy the things they love, whether it's arts & crafts, gardening, swimming, going to the cinema, enjoying meals out, attending discos or simply getting out for a walk.

Who we're looking for

You don't need experience or qualifications in care, we recruit for values, attitude and potential. If you're a good communicator, kind, reliable and passionate about helping others, we'll provide all the training and support you'll need.

Shift patterns

Our teams provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Shift patterns include:

• Early mornings
• Evenings
• Weekends
• Public holidays
• Sleepovers
• Waking nights

Please note that induction, training and shadowing times will fall within day time hours Monday-Friday, so we will need you to bring an element of flexibility - advance notice will always be given.

Additional information

Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and be willing to work towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare, supported by our Training Academy.

If you've spent more than 12 months outside the UK (excluding France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain) within the last 10 years while aged 18 or over, you'll be required to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant government or police authority as part of our pre-employment checks.

If you're successful, you'll also be required to register with the SSSC within three months of starting employment.