Support Practitioner

Cornerstone; Uphall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring and fun team in Uphall as a Support Worker, where you will provide essential support to individuals with disabilities. No experience needed; we offer training and fund your SVQ qualification. Enjoy a rewarding role with various shift patterns and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Training provided

Funded SVQ qualification

Additional pay for sleepovers

Extra pay for waking night shifts

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Must join Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Provide residential, respite, and day care support.
• Assist with daily living tasks including cooking and personal care.
• Support hobbies and interests.

Skills

Caring attitude

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Cooking ability

Computer skills

Education

SVQ (SCQF level 6/7)

Job description

Looking to start a new job with satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else?

If you’re caring, reliable and have a great sense of humour, you could be just who we’re looking for to complete our amazing #TeamForrestWalk in Uphall, West Lothian.

You don't need experience as a Support Worker or qualifications to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferable skills. We'll pay you for your training and give you all the practical skills you'll need. We'll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees too!

The Role

You’ll become part of a fun, friendly team providing residential, respite, and day care support to individuals with various disabilities and additional support needs.

With a focus on maintaining and promoting independence, you will work in a person-centred way to support all aspects of daily living, including cooking, personal care, administering medication, and managing personal finances. You’ll also support hobbies and interests like cooking, baking, dominoes, basketball, walks, and trips to the local pub.

All we’ll need you to bring is:

• A caring and compassionate attitude
• The ability to work well in a team
• Confidence to work alone
• Good communication and organizational skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Confidence in using computers
• The ability to cook

Shift Patterns

Shifts typically fall between 07:00-21:00 hours, including sleepovers, waking nights, weekends, and public holidays on a rotational basis. Sleepovers are not in your contracted hours; you'll receive an additional £100.80 per sleepover shift. Waking night shifts are paid at your normal rate plus an extra £20 per night.

Interested? Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you.

Have any questions?

Contact Aimee McCabe or Marrianna Nelson at 01506 857873 for more information.

We aim to fill this vacancy quickly and may close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Successful candidates will need to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and work towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare, supported by our Training Academy.

Cornerstone welcomes applications from all community sections and actively seeks to diversify our workforce.