Support Practitioner - Elgin - 483526

Cornerstone; Elgin; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Fully funded SVQ qualification (SCQF 6

PVG costs covered

Annual SSSC registration fees paid

Job summary

Cornerstone in Elgin is recruiting Support Practitioners for part-time roles (20, 25 or 30 hours per week) on a permanent basis. You will work to enable individuals to live independently, support personal care and wellbeing, and help them access activities in the local community.

No prior care experience is required, with paid training and fully funded SVQ qualification. You’ll join a team delivering person‑centred support with flexible shift patterns including early mornings, days, evenings and

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, just a caring approach.
• Be reliable, compassionate and committed to person-centred support.
• Willingness to learn and complete training including SVQ levels.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to manage their own homes and increase independence.
• Assist with personal care and daily living needs while safeguarding wellbeing.
• Help participate in meaningful activities and community access.
• Follow support plans and guidelines to maintain routines.

Skills

Reliability

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

SVQ Level 6/7

Tools

Computers

Job description

Are you currently looking for a new part‑time job that will bring satisfaction like no other?

Look no further as we have some great opportunities to join our fantastic #TeamMoray in Elgin as Support Practitioners on a part‑time (20, 25 or 30 hours per week), permanent basis.

The role

At Cornerstone, everything we do is centred around supporting individuals to live the life they choose. We work alongside the people we support to help them identify their goals and develop personalised support plans that reflect their choices, needs and abilities.

As a Support Practitioner, you'll help individuals manage their own homes, build, maintain and increase their independence, and support them with their personal care, as well as their social, health and wellbeing needs.

No two days are the same. The people we support all have their own personal hobbies, interests and aspirations, so we're looking for someone who can bring creativity, enthusiasm and a positive attitude. You'll support individuals to take part in meaningful activities, enjoy their hobbies and access opportunities both at home and within their local communities.

Being a Support Practitioner is more than just a job, it's a rewarding career where you can go home each day knowing you've made a genuine difference in someone's life.

About you

You don't need previous experience in care or formal qualifications to join us, what matters most is who you are as a person. If you're compassionate, reliable and committed, we'll provide everything else including:

• Paid training
• Fully funded SVQ qualification (SCQF Level 6/7)
• PVG costs covered
• Annual SSSC registration fees paid

You’ll need to be:-

• Reliable and committed to delivering consistent, person‑centred support
• Calm and patient
• Caring, compassionate and respectful
• A good communicator who enjoys building positive relationships
• Happy following routines, support plans and guidelines
• Comfortable cooking and supporting with household tasks
• Confident using computers and digital systems
• Keen to learn and develop your skills

Shift Patterns

We're dedicated to providing the best 24/7 support, so shift patterns will involve early mornings, days and evenings. Weekends, public holidays and sleepovers will also form part of your rota on a rotational basis.

The sleep part of a sleepover shift isn't included within your contracted hours, so you will receive an additional payment for £107.60 per sleepover worked.

What makes Cornerstone a great place to work

Along with hosting our annual Star Awards to celebrate and recognise the impact and dedication of our colleagues and the achievements of the people we support, there's some other great perks that'll you receive when you join our team: -

• 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 PVG and 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.

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.