Support Practitioner (Female only)

Cornerstone Community Care; Kinross; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded SVQ qualification

SSSC registration & PVG fees paid

Sleepover pay (£107.60)

Job summary

Cornerstone Community Care in Kinross is seeking a caring, patient and fun-loving female to join our TeamKinross as a support worker. You’ll help an amazing young lady live independently, join in activities, and enjoy everyday life in the community.

No previous care experience is required; full training and a funded SVQ qualification are provided. A full driving licence is helpful but not essential; 11 hours per week with a weekly sleepover option, and over time you’ll receive additional

Qualifications

• Kind, caring and compassionate; no care experience required, full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support an amazing young lady to live independently and enjoy everyday life in the community.
• Assist with everyday tasks, socialising, hobbies and getting out into the community.
• Use a computer for simple tasks and stay connected with the team.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Reliability

Communication

Animal lover

Job description

Looking for a job that's genuinely rewarding and makes a real difference? Our lovely #TeamKinross are looking for a caring, patient and fun-loving *female to join their friendly team, supporting an amazing young lady to live independently and enjoy the things she loves. No two days are the same! You’ll help with everyday life, socialising, hobbies and getting out into the community — from horse and animal lovers to walks, gardening, knitting, music, shopping, films and plenty of chats and laughs.

About you

You don’t need previous care experience — we care more about who you are and the values you bring. Full training and support will be provided, including a funded SVQ qualification.

• Kind, caring and compassionate
• Patient, positive and reliable
• A good communicator with a sense of humour
• Creative and willing to try new things
• Comfortable using a computer
• A genuine animal lover — there’s a much-loved cat in the household!

A full driving licence would be great, but it’s not essential for the right person.

The hours

11 hours per week, usually one shift per week, which may include a sleepover. Weekends and public holidays are shared on a rota.

Sleepovers are paid an additional £107.60 each on top of your contracted hours.

Shift Patterns

This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to make a real difference while doing something meaningful.

You’ll also receive

• Funded qualifications & ongoing career development
• SSSC registration and PVG fees paid
• Up to £500 towards driving lessons
• No uniform - wear your own clothes
• Employee discounts, including shopping, cinema, holidays & gyms
• 24/7 employee support
• Long-service awards & colleague referral bonuses

If you’re kind, dependable, love helping others and fancy a role where you can genuinely brighten someone’s day, we’d love to hear from you.

Female is an Occupational Requirement for this position under the Equality Act 2010.

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.