Support Practitioner

Cornerstone; Elgin; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Fully funded SVQ qualification

PVG costs covered

Annual SSSC registration fees paid

26 days annual leave + 4 bank holidays

Job summary

Cornerstone in Elgin is recruiting for part-time Support Practitioners (20, 25 or 30 hours per week) on a permanent basis. You will support individuals with daily living, personal care, and social wellbeing, helping them live independently in their own homes within the community.

Training is provided, including a fully funded SVQ qualification, PVG costs covered, and SSSC fees paid. The role requires a caring, reliable person who can communicate well and work collaboratively with the team.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required, but we value a caring, patient approach.
• Training and development are provided to support your growth.
• PVG checks and safeguarding requirements are part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals manage their own homes and daily routines.
• Support personal care and wellbeing, including social activities.
• Assist with household tasks and meal preparation as needed.
• Encourage independence and participation in community activities.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Calm under pressure

Good communicator

Computer literacy

Willing to learn

People-focused

Education

SVQ Level 6/7

Job description

Are you currently looking for a new part-time job that will bring satisfaction like no other?

Look no further as we have some great opportunities to join our fantastic #TeamMoray in Elgin as Support Practitioners on a part-time (20, 25 or 30 hours per week), permanent basis.

The role

At Cornerstone, everything we do is centred around supporting individuals to live the life they choose. We work alongside the people we support to help them identify their goals and develop personalised support plans that reflect their choices, needs and abilities.

As a Support Practitioner, you’ll help individuals manage their own homes, build, maintain and increase their independence, and support them with their personal care, as well as their social, health and wellbeing needs.

No two days are the same. The people we support all have their own personal hobbies, interests and aspirations, so we’re looking for someone who can bring creativity, enthusiasm and a positive attitude. You’ll support individuals to take part in meaningful activities, enjoy their hobbies and access opportunities both at home and within their local communities.

Being a Support Practitioner is more than just a job, it’s a rewarding career where you can go home each day knowing you’ve made a genuine difference in someone’s life.

About You

You don’t need previous experience in care or formal qualifications to join us, what matters most is who you are as a person. If you’re compassionate, reliable and committed, we’ll provide everything else including:

• Paid training
• Fully funded SVQ qualification (SCQF Level 6/7)
• PVG costs covered
• Annual SSSC registration fees paid

You’ll need to be:

• Reliable and committed to delivering consistent, person-centred support
• Calm and patient
• 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

Shift Patterns

We’re dedicated to providing the best 24/7 support, so shift patterns will involve early mornings, days and evenings. Weekends, public holidays and sleepovers will also form part of your rota on a rotational basis.

The sleep part of a sleepover shift isn’t included within your contracted hours, so you will receive an additional payment for £107.60 per sleepover worked.

What Makes Cornerstone a Great Place To Work

Along with hosting our annual to celebrate and recognise the impact and dedication of our colleagues and the achievements of the people we support, there's some other great perks that'll you receive when you join our team:

• 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
• We have a culture of empowering our colleagues and teamwork
• No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes
• We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
• We reimburse your PVG and yearly SSSC registration 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.

Sound interesting? What are you waiting for?

Successful candidates

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.