Support Practitioner

Cornerstone Community Care; Uphall; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full paid training

PVG costs funded

SSSC registration fees funded

Career progression opportunities

Discounts and perks

Job summary

Cornerstone Community Care in Uphall is seeking a caring, reliable team member to join TeamForrestWalk on a part-time basis (22 hours per week). You will support four individuals in their shared home, helping with daily living, meals, and activities, and you will be part of a supportive team focused on meaningful, person-centred care.

We offer full paid training, the chance to grow, and a culture where you are valued.

Qualifications

• Caring, reliable and down-to-earth individual required.
• No specific experience needed; full paid training provided.
• Support individuals with daily living and hobbies; build relationships and trust.

Responsibilities

• Support with daily living activities and meals.
• Assist with hobbies and community outings.
• Provide care during shifts, including sleepovers as scheduled.
• Help individuals build confidence and independence.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Ready for a job that actually means something? A job where you're not just turning up - you're actually changing lives!

We're looking for a caring, reliable and down to earth individual to join our amazing TeamForrestWalk in Uphall on a part-time (22 hours per week), permanent basis.

Meet your future team

You’ll become part of a fun, friendly team supporting four amazing people within their shared home, along with some individuals who visit us for short break stays.

You’ll build a genuine relationship with each of the individuals and be part of moments that really matter; whether it’s providing support to cook a meal, achieve a goal, try something new or just feel understood.

In addition to supporting the individuals with all aspects of their daily living, you’ll also support them with their hobbies and interests too, including trips to the local pub, baking, dominoes and going for walks.

This isn’t just support work, it’s building trust, sharing laughs and helping people live life their way!

Why you'll love this job

• You'll have a job that actually matters
• You'll build meaningful relationships
• You'll feel proud of what you do
• You'll see the difference you make in someone's confidence, independence and happiness
• We'll provide full paid training, no experience is needed
• You're not just a number here; we have a supportive culture
• Every day is different, no two shifts are ever the same
• You can be yourself and be proud of what you do
• There are opportunities to grow and develop if you want to
• We'll fund your PVG costs and yearly SSSC registration fees

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 that you will 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 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

Shift patterns

As we're dedicated to providing the best support, tailored to the needs of each individual the shifts usually fall between the hours of 0700-2100 hours with sleepovers, waking nights, weekend and public holidays forming part of your rota on a rotational basis.

Sleepovers are not included in your contracted hours and you’ll receive an additional payment of £107.60 for every sleepover shift you work. Waking night shifts are paid at your normal hourly rate, plus an additional payment of £20 per night.

Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Aimee McCabe or Marrianna Nelson on 01506 857873.

Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and have a commitment to working towards a 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.

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