Support Practitioner (Female Only)

Cornerstone; Irvine; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No uniform - casual clothes

Funded driving lessons (£500)

Reimbursement of PVG/SSSC fees

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline 24/7

26 days leave + 4 bank holidays

Family friendly leave options

Discounts on cinema, gym, holidays, &"

Sleepover shifts occasionally

Job summary

Cornerstone is recruiting caring individuals to support people with physical and learning disabilities in Irvine and surrounding areas. You’ll help with daily activities, provide companionship and assist in community engagement projects.

No prior experience required—training is provided and you’ll gain funded qualifications as you work. A driver’s license is a plus, but not mandatory. Join a supportive team and grow with us.

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training provided.
• Willing to work towards SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with company support.
• Confident using computers and tablets.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with physical and learning disabilities to live independently at home and in the community.
• Assist with daily routines including cooking, arts and crafts, gardening and activities.
• Be flexible for shift patterns and participate in sleepovers when needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Computer literacy

Willingness to learn

Education

SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare

Job description

Tired of the same routine? Looking for a job where you can really make a difference?

We're looking for new *female colleagues who are starting out, considering a career change, or simply looking for a role that gives more job satisfaction in Irvine, Kilwinning, Saltcoats and Ardrossan.

You’ll become part of one of our friendly, welcoming teams who supports some amazing individuals with physical and learning disabilities to live their lives to the fullest, both at home and in their community. From cooking and daily routines to arts, crafts, gardening and days out - no two days are ever the same.

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
• Good team players
• Willing to learn and try new things
• Ready to make a difference
• Confident using computers and tablets

Some of the people we support do have their own mobility cars, so it would be great if you are also a driver, but this isn't a deal breaker for the right candidates.

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 will usually fall into early shifts and backshifts. Public holidays and weekends would be a requirement on a rotational basis.

Some of the people we support enjoy going on holiday too, so occasionally you may be asked to support this activity which would also involve working a sleepover.

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.