Support Practitioner

Cornerstone (Aberdeen); Portlethen; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleepover payments

Driving lessons funded

SSSC/PVG fees funded

Training Academy access

Career progression

Job summary

Cornerstone (Aberdeen) is seeking a Support Practitioner to join our Angus Court team in Portlethen. This permanent, on-site role offers £27,277 per year (pro rata) for a full-time schedule, with enhanced sleepover payments and a strong focus on helping individuals live independent lives.

You’ll work closely with a friendly team to support seven individuals, participate in training, and contribute to an empowering care environment that enables people to lead fulfilling days and build lasting

Qualifications

• Experience in caring, support or similar roles preferred but training provided.
• Willingness to learn and follow routines, procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Help people with shopping and managing finances.
• Assist with cooking, meals, appointments, housework and personal care.
• Support participation in hobbies, social activities and community life.

Skills

Care

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Support Practitioner

Company: Cornerstone (Aberdeen)

Salary: £27,277 to £27,277 a year, pro rata

Hours: Full-time

Location: Portlethen

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 4 Nov 2026

Closing date: 17 Nov 2026

Looking for a job where you can make a real difference every single day?

If you're looking for a part-time or full-time role that’s rewarding, meaningful and never boring, we'd love to hear from you!

We're looking for enthusiastic and caring people to join our fantastic #TeamAngus in Portlethen as Support Practitioners.

Every day is different

Angus Court is a busy housing support service where no two days are ever the same.

You’ll become part of a friendly, supportive team helping seven individuals to live happy, fulfilling and as independent lives as possible.

As a Support Practitioner, you’ll support people with the things that matter in everyday life, including:

Shopping and managing finances

Cooking and preparing meals

Attending appointments

Housework and maintaining their homes

Personal care

Hobbies, interests and social activities

But it’s about so much more than day-to-day support. It’s about getting to know the people you support, building great relationships and helping them enjoy the things they love.

You’ll be encouraged to get involved in their interests and activities, whether that’s socialising, bowling, arts & crafts, watching soaps or heading out to discos! So, if you’re creative, enthusiastic and love getting involved, you could be a great fit for our team.

A note about the location

Angus Court is based in Portlethen and has limited public transport options that fit with the shift patterns for this role.

If you don’t live in or around Portlethen 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.

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.

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

Have any questions? If you’d like to find out more, please contact Nancy Donald or Rachel Fielding on 01224 782271.

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.

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

Essential requirements

About youIdeally, you’ll have some experience in a caring, support or similar role, but don’t worry if you’re new to social care. 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. We’re looking for people who are: Caring, compassionate and genuinely want to make a difference Friendly and able to work well as part of a team Confident working independently and lone working Great communicators with good organisational skills Positive, reliable and willing to learn Comfortable using computers Able to follow routines, procedures and guideline

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