Support Practitioner (Female)

Cornerstone; Kilmarnock; Sur place; GBP 19 342 000 - 27 938 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Training provided

Funding for driving lessons

Career progression

Employee assistance helpline

Résumé du poste

Cornerstone in Kilmarnock is seeking a female Support Practitioner to join a small, friendly team. The role is 30 hours per week, focusing on 1:1 practical and emotional support to a young woman who enjoys staying active and going out. A full UK manual driving licence and at least one year of driving experience are required.

No experience? No problem — we will train you, pay you, and support you every step of the way, with funded qualifications while you work and opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence and at least 1 year's driving experience.
• No experience required; training provided.
• Confident using computers and tablets.

Responsabilités

• Provide 1:1 practical and emotional support to a young woman.
• Help with social activities, outings and community events.
• Support independence and build confidence.

Connaissances

Driving

Team player

Willingness to learn

Computer & tablet confidence

Description du poste

Ready for a job that makes a real difference?

Want a role where no two days are the same? Whether you're starting your career, changing direction or looking for a rewarding part-time role, we'd love to hear from you!

We're looking for a female Support Practitioner* to join our small, friendly team in Kilmarnock, working 30 hours per week.

What you'll be doing

You'll provide 1:1 practical and emotional support to a young lady who loves keeping active and getting out and about. From social activities and nights out to themed 'Come Dine With Me' events with friends there's always something happening!

You'll help her enjoy the things she loves, build confidence and live life to the full.

You'll need: A full UK manual driving licence and at least 1 year's driving experience.

No experience? No problem!

We'll train you, pay you and support you every step of the way. You'll also have the chance to gain funded, recognised qualifications while you work.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• Kind, positive and up for a challenge
• A great team player
• Willing to learn and try new things
• Passionate about making a difference
• Confident using computers and tablets

If you're looking for a job that's rewarding, varied and genuinely makes a difference this could be the role for you!

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 will usually fall seven days a week, between 8am and 8pm and will include weekends and public holidays on a rotational basis.

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.

• For this position female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.