Support Practitioner

Cornerstone Community Care; Elgin; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Fully funded SVQ qualifications

SSSC registration fees reimbursed

Sleepover payments (£107.60)

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on shopping, holidays, gym

Job summary

Cornerstone Community Care in Elgin seeks Support Practitioners on a permanent, part-time basis (20, 25 or 30 hours per week). Roles involve helping people live life their way, maintaining independence and wellbeing in their homes.

No previous care experience is required; the right attitude and willingness to learn are valued. Shift patterns include early mornings, days, evenings, weekends, holidays and sleepovers with extra pay for sleepovers.

Qualifications

• No care experience required; attitude and values matter most.
• Reliable, caring and positive with a can-do approach.
• Able to follow routines, policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to manage their own homes and independence.
• Provide personal care and support health, wellbeing and daily needs.
• Encourage hobbies, interests and community engagement.
• Help people enjoy leisure activities and try new experiences.
• Assist in building confidence and developing new skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Tech literacy

Numeracy skills

Administrative skills

Job description

Make a difference every day - become a Support Practitioner in Elgin!

Looking for a job that offers more than just a payslip? How about a role where you can make a real difference, build meaningful relationships and go home every day knowing you've changed someone's life for the better? Our fantastic teams in Elgin are looking for enthusiastic, caring and motivated people to join us as Support Practitioners on a permanent, part-time basis, with opportunities to work 20, 25 or 30 hours per week. No two days are the same, and every day brings the opportunity to make a positive difference!

What will you be doing?

As a Support Practitioner, you'll play an important part in helping the people we support live life their way, achieve their goals and enjoy greater independence.

• Supporting individuals to manage their own homes and develop or maintain their independence.
• Providing personal care and supporting their health, wellbeing and everyday needs.
• Encouraging people to explore their hobbies, interests and passions.
• Supporting individuals to enjoy leisure activities, try new experiences and get involved in their local communities.
• Helping people build confidence, develop new skills and achieve their personal goals.

Whether it's helping someone discover a new hobby, enjoying a trip into the community or simply being there when they need a helping hand, it's the little moments that can make the biggest difference.

What are we looking for?

Here's the best part – you don't need previous care experience or formal qualifications to join us! We believe that the right attitude, values and personality matter far more than experience. If you're a caring, positive and reliable person who enjoys helping others, we'd love to hear from you.

• Great communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a solution-focused approach.
• The ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
• Confidence in using new systems and technology.
• Good administrative and numeracy skills to maintain accurate records.
• An understanding of the importance of following routines, policies and guidelines.

What will your working hours look like?

We provide round-the-clock support, 365 days a year, so flexibility is important. Your rota will include a mixture of early mornings, daytime and evening shifts, with weekends, public holidays and sleepovers on a rotational basis. Our sleepovers are separate from your contracted hours, so you’ll receive an additional payment of £107.60 for every sleepover you work.

Why choose Cornerstone?

We know that doing a rewarding job is important, but so is feeling valued, supported and appreciated. That's why we offer a great range of benefits.

A job with purpose

• Make a genuine difference to people's lives every single day.
• Be part of a supportive, empowering and inclusive team.
• Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same.
• Wear your own comfortable, casual clothes – no uniform required!

Investing in you

• Paid training and fully funded SVQ qualifications.
• Annual SSSC registration fees reimbursed.
• Up to £500 towards driving lessons.
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.
• Recommend a colleague bonus scheme.
• Long service awards.

Looking after you

• 26 days annual leave, increasing by 5 days after 5 years' service, plus 4 paid bank holidays.
• Family-friendly leave options, including parental, family, bereavement and special leave.
• Access to a confidential, independent 24/7 employee assistance helpline.
• Fantastic discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema tickets, gym memberships and much more!

Ready to do something that really matters?

If you're looking for a role where you can bring your personality, share your enthusiasm and make a lasting difference, we'd love to welcome you to Cornerstone.

You don't need to have all the answers or years of experience. You just need the willingness to care, the enthusiasm to learn and the desire to make a difference.

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.

Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.