Support Practitioner (Driver only) - Cumbernauld - 489668

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

Benefits offered by this job

Driving lessons funded

Sleepover pay

Career progression opportunities

34 days leave? Not specified

Job summary

Cornerstone in Cumbernauld is seeking a part-time community support worker to help individuals live independently at home and in their local communities. Shifts range up to 16–30 hours per week, with potential for varied hours and occasional sleepovers.

You will build meaningful relationships, support with meals, personal care, finances and social activities, and help people pursue their goals in everyday life.

Qualifications

• No experience? We'll train you, pay you and support you every step of the way.
• We want people who are: kind, positive and up for a challenge; great team players; willing to learn and try new things.
• You’ll gain funded, recognised qualifications as you work.
• Due to mobility needs, you must have a full manual UK drivers licence.
• Successful candidates will be asked to join the SSSC and work towards an SVQ with our Training Academy.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare meals for individuals.
• Provide personal care and assist with daily living tasks.
• Administer medication as required.
• Help manage personal finances and budgeting.
• Support participation in swimming, bowling and community activities.
• Be part of the person’s daily life and goals.

Skills

Kind, positive and up for a challenge

Great team players

Willing to learn and try new things

Confident using computers and tablets

Education

SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare

Job description

Looking for a part-time job where you can genuinely make a difference to someone's life?

If you're friendly, reliable, positive and enjoy helping others, we could have just the opportunity for you!

Our brilliant community support team in Cumbernauld are looking for new team members to join them on a permanent part-time basis (16-30 hours per week).

Meet your future team

You'll be joining a fantastic team of people who support individuals across the Cumbernauld area to live as independently as possible within their own homes and local communities, living their lives the way they choose.

You'll build a genuine relationship with each of the individuals and be part of moments that really matter; whether it's providing support to cook a meal, achieve a goal, try something new or just feel understood.

This could mean helping with:

• Cooking and preparing meals
• Personal care and daily living
• Administering medication
• Managing personal finances
• Going swimming
• Going bowling
• Getting involved in community events
• Attending clubs and enjoying hobbies
• And lots, lots more!

It's about much more than providing support - it's about getting to know the person, understanding what matters to them and helping them achieve their goals and enjoy life.

Due to the people we support having their own mobility cars, we would need you to have a full manual UK drivers licence.

Some of the individuals enjoys swimming so you would need to be happy to support them in the water.

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 team provides tailored support with shifts typically being from 8am-4pm and or 10am-10pm 7 days a week. Weekends and public holidays will form part of your rota on a rotational basis. Some of the people we support also have a requirement for a sleepover.

Sleepovers don't form part of your contract hours, for these shifts you would receive an additional payment of £134.50.

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.