Support Practitioner – Glasgow

Tamfol; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG fees reimbursed

Driving lesson support

Career progression opportunities

24/7 employee helpline

Job summary

Cornerstone in Glasgow is seeking caring individuals to support two brothers with autism in their shared home. You will help with daily living, build meaningful relationships, and respect their routines and home environment.

We welcome candidates with transferable skills; care experience is valued but not essential. You’ll join a new team, receive training, and have opportunities for development. Shifts include early mornings, days, evenings, with some nights and weekends on a rota.

Qualifications

• Good, clear communication skills (verbal and written).
• Caring attitude and empathy for others.
• Respect for boundaries and people’s homes.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to routines and guidelines.
• Basic computer skills and comfort with technology.
• Excellent grasp of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Support two brothers with autism in their shared home, building trust and genuine relationships.
• Help maintain their home and support independence.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities as needed.
• Encourage development of social, health and wellbeing through activities.
• Work toward individual goals and aspirations.

Skills

Communication skills

Caring attitude

Boundaries respect

Positive learning

Routine understanding

Computer confidence

English proficiency

Job description

Job Types: Permanent Full time, Part time

Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Looking for a brand-new role with a sense of satisfaction you'll struggle to find anywhere else?

Then you could be exactly who we're looking for! We're welcoming new team members to our amazing #TeamNith in Glasgow, with full-time, part-time and relief opportunities available.

The role and the people you'll support

At Cornerstone, everything we do is centred around supporting people to identify and achieve their goals. We work alongside the individuals we support to create personal plans that reflect their choices, support needs, abilities and aspirations.

In this role, you'll support two amazing brothers with an Autism diagnosis in their shared home, helping them with all aspects of their daily lives.

Their hobbies include watching their favourite TV shows, playing video games and having a bit of fun with pranks! Most importantly, the brothers are looking for someone who will take the time to get to know them, learn about their interests, respect their home and build genuine, positive relationships with them.

You'll be joining a brand new team where your support can make a real difference.

Together, you'll help the brothers to:

Maintain their own home and enjoy the life they choose

Increase and maintain their independence

Receive support with all aspects of personal care

Develop their social, health and wellbeing

Work towards their individual goals and aspirations

About you

Although it would be great if you do have experience in care, it's not essential as we recruit on values and transferable skills. We're looking for people who are enthusiastic, creative and willing to get involved in the things they enjoy.

What we'll need you to bring: -

• Good, clear communication skills (both verbal and written)
• A caring attitude
• Respect for boundaries and people's homes
• A positive approach to learning
• An understanding of the importance of routines and following guidelines
• Confidence in the use of computers

The brothers have barriers to their communication, so it's essential that you bring an excellent grasp of the English language.

Shift Patterns

As we're dedicated to providing the best support that is tailored to the needs of each individual, these opportunities will involve working early mornings, days and evenings. Waking nights, weekends and public holidays would also form part of your rota on a rotational basis.

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
• 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

If you're kind, patient, creative and genuinely want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Successful candidates will be invited to interview at our Glasgow office on the 29th and 30th September.

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.

Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.