Support Practitioner (Driver)

Cornerstone Community Care; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Driving lessons funded (up to £500)

PSV/SSSC and PVG fees reimbursed

Career development opportunities

Recommend a colleague bonus

26 days annual leave + 4 bank holidays

Casual dress code

Job summary

Cornerstone Community Care in Airdrie is seeking a dedicated care assistant for a part-time role (up to 30 hours/week) in a family home setting. No experience needed; training and funded qualifications are provided.

A full UK manual driving licence with at least 1 year of driving experience is required for transfers and community activities. Benefits include casual dress, training support, progression opportunities, and a comprehensive leave policy.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence with 1 year driving experience required.
• No prior care experience required; training and funded qualifications provided.

Responsibilities

• Support a young woman in her family home with activities and outings.
• Assist with hoist transfers as needed, with training provided.
• Use computers/tablets as part of daily tasks.

Skills

Driving licence

Team player

Willing to learn

Computer skills

Customer-facing

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 (up to 30 hours per week) 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 currently fall Monday to Friday, typically between 7:30am and 7:30pm, although hours may vary depending on the activities and plans of the person we support. 24/7 support is provided during respite periods therefore sleepovers and weekends will be part of the rota during these times, however advance notice of this will be given allowing you to balance your work and personal life.

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.