Support Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Full PVG & SSSC registration fees

Up to driving lessons contribution

Funded qualifications through Training

Ongoing development & career progress

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Family-friendly leave policies

Staff discounts

Job summary

Cornerstone Community Care in Galashiels is seeking a dedicated Support Practitioner to join our Connects Hub on a permanent 35 hours per week contract. No prior experience is required as full training and ongoing support are provided.

You’ll work with a friendly team to support people in the local community, helping them take part in activities, learn new skills and pursue personal goals. A driving licence is helpful but not essential.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training and ongoing support provided.
• You should be caring, compassionate and willing to learn.
• You will be working as part of a team to support individuals in the community.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to take part in activities they enjoy.
• Help develop new skills and achieve personal goals.
• Build genuine relationships and encourage independence.
• Be a reliable, positive team member and communicate effectively.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Positive reliable enthusiastic

Good communicator

Willing to learn

Confident with technology

Tools

Driving Licence (UK)

Job description

Looking for a rewarding job where you can make a real difference?

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.