Support Practitioner

Cornerstone; Perth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care organization in Perth is seeking caring, reliable female colleagues for part-time roles (16, 20, or 25 hours/week) to support individuals with learning disabilities. No specific qualifications are required; positive communication and a caring attitude are valued. This role offers flexibility in shifts including weekends, and additional pay for sleepovers, alongside professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Funding for driving lessons

Reimbursement of yearly SSSC registration fees

Access to funded qualifications

Annual leave: 26 days plus 4 paid bank holidays

Family-friendly leave options

Qualifications

• Experience and qualifications are not mandatory.
• Willing to participate in training.
• Full manual driving license preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Assist with daily living tasks.
• Support hobbies and community activities.

Skills

Good listening and communication skills

Caring attitude

Positive approach to learning

Understanding of routines and guidelines

Ability to cook

Job description

Overview

On the lookout for a new part-time role with unique satisfaction? Our team in Stonehaven is seeking three caring, reliable and dedicated female colleagues on a permanent basis (16, 20 or 25 hours per week).

Responsibilities

• Provide support to four individuals with learning disabilities.
• Assist with all aspects of daily living, including cooking, cleaning, finances and medication.
• Be enthusiastic and creative in supporting hobbies and interests (gardening, cooking, baking, arts & crafts, gym, events, walks, and community activities).
• Contribute to a warm, friendly team environment and help individuals lead meaningful lives.

About You

• We value who you are and what you bring to the team; experience and qualifications are not mandatory.
• Willing to participate in training; practical skills and SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees may be funded.
• Good listening and communication skills; caring attitude; positive approach to learning.
• Understanding of routines and guidelines; ability to cook (baking is a bonus).
• Full manual driving license is preferred but not essential for the right candidates.

Shift Patterns

Shifts are varied and tailored to the needs of each individual. They include early mornings, days and evenings, with weekends and sleepovers on a rotational basis. Sleepover shifts are paid an additional £100.80 each.

Because of service location and limited public transport links, you should be able to travel to shifts or have access to a vehicle.

What makes Cornerstone a great place to work

• Meaningful work with a real impact in the local community
• A culture of empowerment and teamwork; no uniform – casual clothes
• Funding for driving lessons up to £500; reimbursement of yearly SSSC registration fees
• Access to funded qualifications through the SQA-approved Training Academy
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Refer-a-colleague bonus, long service awards, and 24/7 independent employee assistance helpline
• Annual leave: 26 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years) plus 4 paid bank holidays
• Family-friendly leave options and discounts on cinema, gym memberships, holidays and shopping

Application and Compliance

We are looking to fill vacancies as soon as possible and may close the advert early if suitable candidates are found. Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and work toward an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with support from our Training Academy.

Pre-employment checks may include a criminal record certificate if you have spent time outside the UK within the last 10 years. You will be asked to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting employment with us.

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