Support Practitioner

Cornerstone Community Care; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training from day one

Funded SVQ qualification (SCQF Level 6

PVG costs covered

SSSC fees covered

Job summary

Cornerstone Community Care in Peterhead is seeking a part-time care assistant to support eleven individuals living in shared flats. Your role offers paid training from day one, with funded SVQ qualification and fees covered, plus PVG and SSSC costs paid.

You’ll join a friendly team focused on building meaningful relationships, promoting independence, and creating a warm, supportive living environment. Training and development are available to help you grow in this rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and compassionate approach is essential.
• No prior experience required; willingness to learn is valued.
• Funded SVQ qualification and training support provided.

Responsibilities

• Support eleven individuals in their own flats within a shared environment.
• Assist with daily activities, meals, and personal goals to promote independence.
• Engage in meaningful activities and build relationships with residents.
• Contribute to a warm, welcoming team culture and good communication.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Compassionate

Positive attitude

Good communication

Teamwork

Organised

Basic computer skills

Education

SVQ SCQF Level 6/7

Tools

Basic computer systems

Job description

Looking for a job that actually makes a difference? This could be it! Our amazing Craigewan team in Peterhead are looking for a new colleague to join them on a permanent part-time (20 hours per week) basis. No previous experience? That's ok! If you’re caring, positive and willing to learn, we’ll give you everything you need:

• Paid training from day one
• Funded SVQ qualification (SCQF Level 6/7)
• PVG and SSSC fees covered

Meet your future team

You'll become part of a friendly, warm supportive team providing support to eleven amazing individuals in their own flats within a shared purpose built environment. This is so much more than a job, it's about building meaningful relationships, celebrating achievements (big & small), supporting independence and creating memorable experiences. Whether you're supporting someone to prepare a meal, achieve a personal goal, enjoy a favourite activity, try something new or simply feel heard and understood, you'll play an important part in helping them live a full and valued life.

Why you'll love this job

• Make a real difference in people's lives every day
• Build genuine, meaningful relationships
• Bee part of a supportive and welcoming team
• Bring your own personality to work and be yourself
• Access to opportunities for development

We're looking for people who are

• Caring, patient and compassionate
• Positive, reliable and keen to learn
• Good communicators who enjoy working as part of a team
• Organised and confident using basic computer systems

Shift patterns

Your hours will usually be spread over 4 or 5 out of 7 days and will include early mornings, days and evenings. Public holidays and weekends would also form part of your work schedule on a rotational basis.

What makes Cornerstone a great place to work

• 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 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.

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.

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.