Support Practitioner

Cornerstone; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave (26 days plus 4 |

PVG and SSSC registration fees funded

Up to £500 driving lesson contribution

Funded qualifications through Training

Ongoing learning and career progressio

Colleague referral bonus scheme

Long service awards

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Family-friendly leave policies

Discounts on shopping, cinema tickets,

gym memberships, holidays and more

Job summary

Cornerstone in Galashiels is seeking a dedicated Support Practitioner on a permanent 35-hour week. No prior experience needed as full training is provided. You’ll support people to enjoy activities, learn new skills and achieve personal goals within our Connects Hub and the local community.

You’ll build genuine relationships, encourage independence and make a lasting positive impact on people’s lives while working with a friendly, supportive team.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; training and support provided.
• Caring and compassionate approach to supporting people.
• Positive, reliable and enthusiastic mindset is valued.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Support people in the Connects Hub and local community.
• Help individuals take part in activities they enjoy and learn new skills.
• Build genuine relationships, encourage independence and wellbeing.
• Contribute to a friendly, supportive team environment.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Positive attitude

Reliable

Good communicator

Team player

Willing to learn

Tech confident

Job description

• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7

Join our fantastic #TeamConnectsHub in Galashiels as a Support Practitioner on a permanent (35 hours per week) basis. No previous experience is needed; if you're caring, compassionate and willing to learn, we'll provide all the training and support you need.

Our team and the individuals you'll support

You’ll become part of a welcoming, fun and dedicated team supporting people both within our Connects Hub and out and about in the local community. You’ll help them to take part in activities they enjoy, develop new skills and achieve their personal goals. From swimming to football and sensory activities to arts and crafts, you’ll be part of creating fun and meaningful experiences every day. This is a role where you’ll build genuine relationships, encourage independence and make a long lasting positive impact on people’s lives.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Caring and compassionate
• Positive, reliable and enthusiastic
• A good communicator and team player
• Willing to learn
• Confident using technology and basic computer skills

A full UK manual driving licence would be beneficial, but this is not essential.

Reasons why you’ll love this job

• You’ll make a real difference in people’s lives every day
• You’ll build genuine, meaningful relationships
• You’ll be part of a supportive and welcoming team
• You can bring your own personality to work and be yourself
• You’ll have access to opportunities for development

Why choose Cornerstone?

At Cornerstone, you’re not just joining a team, you’re joining an organisation that values, supports and invests in you.

Our benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave (26 days plus 4 public holidays), increasing with service
• Fully funded PVG and SSSC registration fees
• Up to £500 contribution towards driving lessons
• Funded qualifications through our award-winning Training Academy
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
• Colleague referral bonus scheme
• Long service awards
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Family-friendly leave policies
• Discounts on shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, holidays and more

Shift patterns

Our team typically provide support within the hours of 0800-1800 hours Monday to Friday, however we expect an element of flexibility to fit in with the people we support's needs and planned events, activities and outings that may fall out with these times.

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.