Support Practitioner

Cornerstone Community Care; Perth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress code

Training funded

SSSC fees reimbursed

PVG cost covered

Career progression

Job summary

Cornerstone Community Care is seeking a part-time Support Practitioner in Perth to assist adults with disabilities in daily living and community activities. No previous experience is required; full paid training and ongoing development are provided.

You will work as part of a friendly team, supporting individuals to live full and enriched lives. Shifts typically run 0800–2000 Mon–Fri and 1000–1930 on weekends, with occasional later shifts and sleepovers for events.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full paid training provided.
• Willingness to learn and develop with training support.
• PVG scheme clearance preferred/usual requirement.
• Commitment to SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with training support.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with disabilities to live independently and participate in daily activities.
• Help with cooking, personal goals, and trying new activities.
• Assist with outings and community activities (football, swimming, boccia, day trips, meals out).
• Contribute to documenting progress and supporting individuals' wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Positive attitude

Computer literacy

Job description

Looking for a part-time job that makes you smile?

If you're ready for something meaningful, rewarding and a little bit different every day, the we've got the perfect role for you.

Join our fantastic #TeamPerthCSas a Support Practitioner on a part-time (16 or 20 hours per week), permanent basis.

Our team and the individuals you'll support

This isn't your average job, you'll be part a friendly and dedicated team where teamwork and making a difference go hand in hand. You'll support adults in Perth with a variety of disabilities and additional support needs, helping them to live their lives to the fullest.

From cooking meals together to smashing personal goals, trying new activities, you'll be part of moments that really matter.

Enjoy getting out and about? In this job you could be:

• Cheering at the football
• Swimming
• Playing boccia
• Heading out on day trips
• Enjoying meals out

Why you'll love this job

• You'll do work that actually matters
• Build real, meaningful relationships
• Feel proud of what you do every day
• See the difference you make in someone's confidence, independence and happiness
• Get full paid training - no experience is needed
• Be part of a team where you're valued (not just a number)
• Enjoy variety - every shift is different
• Be yourself at work
• Grow and develop if you want to
• We'll even cover your PVG cost and yearly SSSC registration fees

What we're looking for

You don't need previous experience, just bring the right attitude and we'll support you every step of the way!

• A kind, caring and compassionate nature
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn
• Confidence in the use of computers

Shift patterns

Because everyone we support is unique, your shifts will be too:

• Shifts between 0800-2000 hours Monday - Friday
• 1000-1930 hours (weekends)

And occasionally:

• Later shifts for activities, concerts and shows
• Sleepovers to support holidays and trips away

What makes Cornerstone a great place to work

Along with hosting our annual Star Awards to celebrate and recognise the impact and dedication of our colleagues and the achievements of the people we support, there's some other great perks you'll receive when you join our team:

• You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn't feel like work
• Your job actually changes and improves lives - you'll make a difference in your local community
• We recruit on values and transferrable skills, you don't need experience
• We have a culture of empowering our colleagues and teamwork
• No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes
• We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
• We reimburse your yearly SSSC registration fees
• Access to funded qualifications through our SQA approved, award winning Training Academy
• Ongoing continued 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 to name a few

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 withus.

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.

Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.