Support Practitioner

Cornerstone Community Care; Maud; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

SVQ funded

PVG fees funded

SSSC fees funded

Sleepover payments

Job summary

Cornerstone Community Care in Maud is seeking new Support Practitioners to join #TeamBerrybank on permanent part-time contracts (16 or 20 hours per week) or relief shifts. You will provide personalised support to six individuals in our housing support service, helping them live more independently and engage in meaningful activities.

No prior experience required; full training is provided, and we cover SVQ Level 6/7, PVG and SSSC registration fees.

Qualifications

• No experience required; we value your attitude and potential.
• Full training provided; you’ll be supported every step of the way.
• SVQ (SCQF Level 6/7) qualification funded by us; PVG and SSSC fees covered.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to six individuals in our housing support service.
• Help individuals develop independence and participate in meaningful activities.
• Support health, wellbeing and personal care as needed.
• Assist with routines, decide goals, and enable community engagement.
• Be part of a friendly, supportive team delivering high-quality care.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Good communicator

Team player

Organised

Job description

We're looking for enthusiastic, caring and reliable new colleagues to join our amazing #TeamBerrybank in Maud! We have opportunities available on a permanent part-time basis (16 or 20 hours per week), as well as relief positions if you're looking for something a bit more flexible. You’ll become part of a fun, friendly and supportive team providing personalised support to six individuals living within our housing support service. Each person has their own unique needs, interests and goals, making every day different and rewarding.

What the job will involve

At Cornerstone, the people we support are at the heart of everything we do. You'll work alongside individuals to help them achieve their personal goals, make choices and live as independently as possible. Every person is different, with their own interests, routines and ambitions. Your role will be to provide personalised support that helps people to:

• Manage their own homes and develop their independence
• Access personal care and support their health and wellbeing
• Enjoy hobbies, interests and meaningful activities
• Get out and about in their local community
• Work towards their individual goals and aspirations
• Build confidence and enjoy life on their own terms

What we're looking for - what matters most

No experience, don't worry, we're more interested in what you as a person will bring to our team.

We'll give you full training, pay you for your training and provide a supportive team around you every step of the way. We'll also fund your SVQ (SCQF Level 6/7) qualification and your PVG and SSSC registration fees.

• Kind, compassionate and positive people
• Reliable and committed
• A good communicator and team player
• Comfortable working independently
• Willing to learn and try new things
• Confident using technology and new systems
• Organised, with good administrative and numeracy skills
• Able to follow routines, policies and guidelines

More than just a job

Being a Support Practitioner is about much more than completing a shift. It's about building relationships, encouraging independence and helping someone enjoy a life that is meaningful to them.

There's no better feeling than heading home at the end of your shift knowing you've made a genuine difference to someone's life.

Ready to make your work matter?

Come and be part of #TeamBerrybank and help us make a positive difference in Maud.

Shift patterns

We provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Shift patterns fall in to earlies, lates and sleepovers. Weekends, sleepovers and public holidays would form part of your rota on a rotational basis.

Sleepover payments

Our sleepovers are separate from your contracted hours, so you’ll receive an additional payment of £107.60 for every sleepover you work - giving you the opportunity to earn extra alongside your contracted hours.

A note about the location

Berrybank is based in Maud and has limited public transport options that fit with the shift patterns for this role. If you don't live in or around Maud and don't drive or have access to your own vehicle, please consider how you'll travel to and from your shifts before applying. You'll need to be confident that you can reliably get to work for your scheduled shifts.

Have any questions?

If you'd like to find out more, please contact Leanne Holmes on 01771 613627.

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.

We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible, so reserve the right to close our advert early if we find suitable candidates before the closing date.

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.