Support Practitioner (Cowdenbeath) - 431298

Scottish Government; Cowdenbeath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Scottish Government is seeking a dedicated Support Practitioner in Cowdenbeath for a part-time, 25-hour-per-week position. You'll assist two gentlemen with their daily needs and participate in social activities. Enjoy a fulfilling career that makes a difference in the lives of individuals within your community, with comprehensive training and support provided.

Benefits

Training fees funded up to £500

Yearly SSSC registration fees reimbursed

Access to funded qualifications

26 days annual leave plus paid bank holidays

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license with 1 year experience preferred but not essential.
• Committed to obtaining SVQ qualification with training support.

Responsibilities

• Supporting day-to-day personal needs including meal planning and medication.
• Encouraging participation in social activities and hobbies.

Skills

Caring attitude

Understanding of guidelines

Confidence in using computers

Ability to cook

Confidence to swim

Positive learning approach

Education

SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare (supported)

Job description

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

Our amazing #TeamGlebe in Cowdenbeath are on the lookout for a new colleague to join them as a Support Practitioners on a 25 hours per week, permanent basis.

Our team and the people you'll support

You'll be joining a friendly and supportive team who provide support to two amazing gentlemen within their shared home. Your main aim will be supporting their day to day personal needs, including meal planning, cooking, housework, shopping, personal care and medication.

As both men enjoy an active social life within the local community, we would be looking for you to be enthusiastic about participating and supporting them with their hobbies and interests including going out for meals and to cafes, clothes shopping, discos, swimming, walks and going on the bus for a day trip.

About you

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

As the gentlemen both have their own mobility cars, we are ideally looking for someone who has a full UK driving license with at least 1 year of experience on the roads, however this isn't a dealbreaker for the right candidate.

What we need you to bring:-

• A caring attitude and approach
• An understanding of the important of following guidelines and routines
• A positive approach to learning
• Confidence in the use of computers
• The ability to cook
• Confidence to go in the water as swimming is a regular activity

Shift Patterns

Our dedicated team provide 24/7 care tailored to the needs of the gentlemen they support, shifts are varied and will include early mornings, days and evenings. Weekends and sleepovers will also form part of your rota on a rotational basis.

The sleepover part of your shift does not form part of your contracted hours, you will receive an additional £100.80 payment for each sleepover that you work!

What makes Cornerstone a great place to work

• 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

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

Have questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Nicola Smith on 07586559212.

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.

We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible and reserve the right to close our advert early if we find a suitable candidate before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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.