Support Practitioner - Airdrie - 482633

Cornerstone; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Driving lessons funding up to £500

SSSC and PVG fees reimbursed

Professional development

Bonus scheme

Long service awards

Employee assistance program

Annual leave 26 days + holidays

Family leave options

Discounts

Casual dress code

Job summary

Cornerstone in Airdrie is seeking a part-time support worker to help a young woman in her family home. You’ll accompany activities and events, with a flexible, meaningful role that makes a difference every day.

No experience? No problem – we provide training, fund qualifications, and support your career. A UK manual driving licence is required, and you may learn SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with our Training Academy.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required; 1 year driving experience preferred.
• Willing to learn and work as part of a team.
• Able to use computers and tablets for daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support a young woman in her family home with activities and events.
• Assist with hoist transfers and drive to activities.
• Work towards SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with Academy support.
• Register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting.

Skills

Driving license

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Computer skills

Education

SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare

Job description

Imagine ending each day knowing you made a difference.

Tired of the same routine? Want a job where you can make a real difference every single day? Whether you're starting out or changing careers - we've got a part-time opportunity waiting for you in Airdrie.

Our teams and the people we support

You will join a team supporting a young woman who lives in her family home. She is an outgoing, active individual with a busy schedule, attending a variety of activities and community events throughout the week - no two days are ever the same.

Due to the needs of this service, we will need you to have a full UK manual drivers licence with 1 years experience on the roads. The person is a wheelchair user and uses a hoist for transfers. Applicants should be comfortable and confident assisting with hoist transfers, with training provided.

About you

No experience? No problem! We'll train you, pay you and support you every step of the way. You'll even gain funded, recognised qualifications as you work.

We want people who are: -

• Kind, positive and up for a challenge
• Great team players
• Willing to learn and try new things
• Ready to make a difference
• Confident using computers and tablets

Why you'll love it here

• You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn't feel like work
• No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes
• We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
• We reimburse your SSSC registration and PVG fees
• Access to 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

Shift Patterns

As we're dedicated to providing the best support possible shift patterns will be Monday to Sunday, typically between 7:30am and 7:30pm, although hours may vary depending on the activities and plans of the person we support. 24-hour support is provided during respite periods therefore sleepovers will be part of the rota during these times.

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.