Support Practitioner (Kelso & Coldstream)

Cornerstone; Kelso; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Support Practitioner to join a dedicated team in Kelso. This part-time role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism. You'll assist with daily living tasks, engage in community activities, and support personal interests, all while fostering independence. Ideal candidates will possess a caring attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn. Join a vibrant team that values creativity and compassion, and embark on a fulfilling career path with ongoing training and support.

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed; we value transferable skills.
• Training provided, including SVQ qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Engage in community activities and support hobbies.

Skills

Caring and compassionate attitude

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Creative drive

Computer proficiency

Education

SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare

Job description

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Looking for a flexible role that has that feel good factor? If you share our values and are based in or around Kelso and Coldstream we might have just the one for you!

We're on the lookout for a creative, proactive and positive individual who has a great sense of humour to join our amazing #TeamSBCSKelso as Support Practitioners on a permanent, part-time (16 hours per week) basis.

The Role

You'll become part of a friendly and dedicated team who support a number of people in Kelso and Coldstream, with learning disabilities, Autism and acquired brain injuries.

As a Support Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in assisting the people we support with all aspects of daily living, including helping to prepare meals, providing personal care, shopping and domestic tasks. Our teams adopt a person-centred approach to provide the highest quality support to enable the people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations, with a focus on maintaining and improving independence.

The great thing about this job is no two days are ever the same and the people we support have a wide range of interests including going swimming, walking, watching sport, gaming, quizzes, going to the cinema, along with doing arts and crafts. We'll be looking to you to be actively involved in their hobbies and support them to explore new interests.

Your support will enable individuals to not only maintain their independence and continue to live in their own home; you’ll also help them to play an active part in their community too.

About You

You don't need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferable skills. We'll pay you for your training and give you all the practical skills you'll need. We'll even put you through your SVQ qualification too!

All we’ll need you to bring is:

• A caring and compassionate attitude.
• The ability to work well in a team.
• Great communication and organisational skills.
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• A creative drive to improve the lives of the individuals you support.
• Confidence in the use of computers.

Having a full UK Manual driving licence would be beneficial but not essential for this role.

Shift Patterns

As we're dedicated to providing support, normal hours are between 9 am and 6:30 pm with occasional shifts after those hours for community activities.

There is an expectation for some weekend work which will usually fall on alternate weekends.

Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!

Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Andrew Will on 07770920614 or Mark Wilkes on 07770924569.

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 outwith 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.

Successful candidates will be invited forward for interview on the 1st and 2nd May 2025.

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