Support Practitioner - Bishopbriggs - 482632

Cornerstone; Bishopbriggs; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded qualifications

PVG/SSSC fees paid

Career progression

Job summary

Cornerstone in Bishopbriggs is hiring full-time Support Practitioners to assist four individuals with learning disabilities and complex support needs. You will be part of a dedicated team, supporting daily living, outings, and meaningful activities.

No prior experience is required as we provide funded qualifications and comprehensive training, with a clear path to SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare through our Training Academy.

Qualifications

• No experience required; funded qualifications provided.
• Willing to learn and be a strong team player.
• Confident using computers and tablets.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Assist with daily living activities and social outings.
• Participate in required training and SVQ development with the Training Academy.

Skills

Empathy

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

SVQ in Social Services & Healthcare

Tools

Computers/Tablets

Job description

Make your next move one that counts.

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

Our teams and the people we support

You will join a dedicated team of Support Practitioners providing support to 4 individuals who have learning disabilities and other complex support needs, including physical disabilities. The people we support have many interests such as enjoying new experiences, living life to the full, going on holiday, cooking, socialising and meeting new friends.

They will give anything a go including going to concerts, singing along to Abba, and going out for meals - no two days are ever the same.

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

Our fabulous team provides tailored 2:1 support twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Shifts are formed by early shifts, back shifts, sleepovers, waking nights, weekends and public holidays on a rotational basis. Shifts typically start at 8am, back shifts finish at 10pm with waking nights usually being from 10pm - 8am and sleepovers which are typically 10am-10pm.

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.