Support Practitioner

Cornerstone; Fraserburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A social services organization in Fraserburgh is seeking compassionate part-time support workers to assist individuals with profound learning disabilities. Responsibilities include personal care and community engagement. Training and qualifications are provided. A great opportunity for those looking to make a difference in their local community.

Benefits

Annual leave (26 days + 4 paid bank holidays)

Family friendly leave options

Access to discounts on various services

Funded driving lessons

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• A caring and compassionate attitude is essential.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Great communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Administer medication and assist with personal care.
• Engage in community activities.
• Work varied shift patterns including weekends and waking nights.

Skills

Caring attitude

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding new part-time job with satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else? We\'ve got just the opportunity for you! Our amazing #TeamSchoolPark in Strichen are on the look out for new colleagues on a part-time (20 hours per week) permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Support five individuals with profound learning disabilities and complex needs to live in their shared home.
• Day-to-day support including administering medication, physio activities, moving and assisting, personal care, appointments and housework.
• Engage in community activities where appropriate, such as going for walks, riding wheelchair bikes, bingo, supporting in the swimming pool and snoozelin.

About You

You don\'t need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and we\'ll pay you for your training and give you all the practical skills you\'ll need. We\'ll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and SSSC yearly registration fees too!

If you don\'t live in Strichen and are not a driver, we will need you to be mindful of the location of our service and be confident that you can travel for your shifts as there are very limited public transport links available that fit with our shift patterns.

All we’ll need you to bring is:

• A caring and compassionate attitude
• The ability to work well in a team
• Great communication and organisational skills
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Basic computer skills

Shift Patterns

We have various contracts available, including weekend only contracts. Shifts usually fall between the hours of 0645-2100 hours and waking nights (2100-0700 hours). Weekends are worked on a rotational basis. Waking nights are paid at your normal hourly rate plus an additional £20 for every waking night worked.

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
• 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 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

How to apply / Additional information

Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can\'t wait to hear from you!

If you have any questions, please contact Gemma McRae on 01771 637979.

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.

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.

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.

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