Support Practitioner

Cornerstone (Aberdeen); Kilwinning; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Driving lessons funded up to £500

SSSC and PVG fees reimbursed

Professional development & career path

Colleague referral bonus

Long service awards

24/7 employee assistance helpline

26 days annual leave + 4 bank holidays

Family leave options and discounts

Job summary

Cornerstone (Aberdeen) is seeking Support Practitioners in Irvine, Kilwinning, Saltcoats and Ardrossan. The role offers part-time hours (16-30 per week) to support individuals with disabilities to live life on their terms.

You will help with daily routines, community activities, and personal development, in a caring, inclusive environment. No previous care experience is required; your attitude and willingness to learn are valued.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required; attitude matters most.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a care environment.
• Flexibility to cover Irvine, Kilwinning, Saltcoats and Ardrossan areas.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with physical and learning disabilities to live life their way.
• Assist with everyday routines and community activities.
• Encourage independence and personal choice for each person.
• Provide a friendly, caring presence and work well in a team.
• Meet pre-employment checks and training requirements as applicable.

Skills

Kind, caring and positive

Team player

Willing to learn

Patient and understanding

Computer literacy

Driver (UK manual licence) preferred

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 16-30 hours per week.

What you will be doing - its all about people

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.

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

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Support Practitioner

Company: Cornerstone (Aberdeen) Salary: £27,277 to £27,277 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Kilwinning Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 28 Oct 2026 Closing date: 11 Nov 2026

Essential requirements

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.