Support Practitioner (Buckie) - 447819

Cornerstone; Buckie; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Buckie is seeking a part-time Support Practitioner. You will provide essential support to individuals in their homes, assisting with daily activities and fostering enjoyable experiences. The role requires a caring attitude with no prior experience necessary, as training will be provided. A full driving license is preferred. Apply now to join a rewarding team environment.

Benefits

Funding for SVQ qualification

Additional payment for sleepover shifts

Training Academy support

Qualifications

• A driving licence and at least one year’s driving experience are preferred.
• No specific experience is required, training will be provided.
• Commitment to obtaining an SVQ qualification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living support to individuals in their homes.
• Assist with finances, medication, cooking, and housework.
• Engage in hobbies and recreational activities with individuals.

Skills

Caring and compassionate attitude

Ability to work in a team

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Confidence in swimming

Confidence in computer use

Job description

Looking for a new part-time job with satisfaction that you'd struggle to find anywhere else? We've got just the opportunity for you!

Our amazing #TeamBuckie are now on the lookout for new colleagues to join them on a part-time (20 hours per week) basis. So, if you're caring and patient with a positive attitude and a good sense of humour, you could be just who we're looking for!

The Role

The great thing about being a Support Practitioner is no two days are ever the same. You'll join one of our services where your main aim will be to provide support to an individual or individuals within their own home in Buckie. You'll assist with all aspects of daily life including finances, medication, cooking and housework. We'll also need you to be enthusiastic about supporting with hobbies and interests too, such as swimming, bingo, going to the cinema, pamper days and a variety of in‑house & outdoor activities.

About You

Don't have experience, don't worry, here at Cornerstone we recruit on values and transferable skills. It's not about what experience and qualifications you have, we're interested in what you as an individual will bring to our team. We have our own Training Academy who will support you by giving 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.

As some of the people we support have their own mobility car, we are ideally looking for candidates with a full driving licence and at least one year’s experience on the roads.

All we need you to bring

• A caring and compassionate attitude and approach
• The ability to work well in a team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• An understanding of the importance of routines and guidelines
• Confidence to go in the water, as swimming is a regular activity
• Confidence in the use of computers

Shift Patterns

As we are dedicated to providing around the clock support that is tailored to the needs of each individual, shifts currently fall into patterns of early mornings, days and evenings. Weekends, sleepovers or waking nights may also form part of your rota on a rotational basis.

Our sleepover shifts do not form part of your contracted hours. You will receive an additional payment of £100.80 for every sleepover shift that you work! Waking nights are paid at your normal hourly rate plus £20 per waking night shift worked.

Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can’t wait to hear from you!

We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible so reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we find suitable candidates before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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.

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.

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.

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