Support Practitioner

Cornerstone; Irvine; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleepover payments

PVG/SSSC support and training

Job summary

Cornerstone in Irvine invites applications for Support Practitioners. Part-time roles available, with shifts starting from 16:30 hours per week. You’ll assist individuals with physical and learning disabilities to live life to the fullest, support daily routines, and help them pursue activities they enjoy in the community.

You don’t need prior care experience; a positive attitude and willingness to learn are key. Training and SVQ progression are provided.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required; attitude matters most.
• Open to learning and trying new things.
• Comfortable using computers and tablets.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities to live life their way.
• Assist with daily routines and community activities.
• Encourage independence and meaningful choices.
• Provide encouragement and companionship.

Skills

Kind, caring and positive

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Patient and understanding

Computer literacy

Tools

None

Job description

Looking for a role where every day feels worthwhile?

Fancy a career where you get to know people, help them enjoy life their way, and finish each day knowing you’ve made a difference? Whether you’re starting your career, thinking about a change, or looking for a job with more purpose, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for Support Practitioners in Irvine, Kilwinning, Saltcoats and Ardrossan, with part-time opportunities available from 1630 hours per week.

You’ll support individuals with physical and learning disabilities to live life to the fullest, make their own choices, develop their independence and enjoy the things that matter to them.

That might mean helping with everyday routines, exploring hobbies, getting out into the community, trying something new or simply being there to offer encouragement.

Everyone is different, and that’s what makes this role so rewarding. You’ll get to know each person, discover what they enjoy and support them to live life their way.

About You

You don’t need previous experience or a background in care. What matters most is your attitude and how you treat others.

We’re Looking For People Who Are

• Kind, caring and positive
• Good at working as part of a team
• Open to learning and trying new things
• Patient, understanding and willing to take on a challenge
• Comfortable using computers and tablets

Some of the people we support do have their own mobility cars, so it would be great if you are also a driver (with a full UK manual licence), but this isn’t a deal breaker for the right candidates.

Why you’ll love it here

• You’ll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy – it often doesn’t feel like work
• No uniform – we wear our own casual clothes
• We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
• We reimburse your SSSC registration and PVG fees
• Access to 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

Shift Patterns

As we’re dedicated to providing the best support possible, shifts currently fall into either early shifts or back shifts between 8am and 7pm. Public holidays and weekends would be a requirement on a rotational basis.

Some of the people we support enjoy going on holiday too, so occasionally you may be asked to support this activity which would also involve working a sleepover. Our sleepovers are not included in your contracted hours, so you’ll receive an additional sleepover payment of between £107.60 per night for each sleepover worked!

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.