Support Practitioner - Perth - 487268

Cornerstone; Perth; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SVQ SCQF level 6/7 funding

SSSC registration fees reimbursement

Training through our Academy

Driving lessons funded

Sleepover pay of £107.60 per session

Job summary

Cornerstone in Perth is seeking a caring and reliable Support Practitioner for a part-time role (16 hours per week) on a fixed-term contract until February 2027. You will support a gentleman with complex needs at home, building a trusting relationship and assisting with daily living, hobbies, and outings.

No prior experience is required as training is provided; we will fund your SVQ SCQF level 6/7 and SSSC registration. Driving licence is helpful but not essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is helpful but not essential.
• Excellent listening and communication skills are important.
• Caring attitude and positive approach to learning.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living and assist with hobbies and outings.
• Build a trusting relationship with the gentleman and provide companionship.
• Assist with routines, safety, and mobility as needed.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Caring attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

SVQ SCQF level 6/7

Job description

Looking for a new part-time job where you can make a real difference and be that person that someone can rely on?

You're in luck as our amazing #TeamCraigie in Perth are now on the lookout for a caring and reliable individual to join them on a part-time (16 hours per week) basis. This is a fixed-term opportunity until February 2027.

We also have relief job opportunities too, if you're looking for something a bit more flexible.

Our team and the individual you'll support

As a Support Practitioner you'll become part of a friendly team who provides invaluable support to a fun loving gentleman with complex needs in his own home.

You'll build a genuine relationship with him and be part of moments that really matter; whether it's providing support to tend to his garden, achieve a goal, try something new or just feel understood.

In addition to supporting with all aspects of his daily living, you'll also help him to enjoy his hobbies and interests too, including day trips, gardening, full scale modelling and classic cars.

Being a Support Practitioner is more than just a job, there's no better feeling than going home after every shift knowing that you've made a positive difference in someone's life.

About You

You don't need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and we'll give you all the training you'll need if you're successful. We'll pay you for your training and will even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and SSSC registration fees too!

As the gentleman that we support has his own mobility car, it would be great if you bring a full UK manual driving license, but this isn't a deal breaker for the right candidate.

All we'll need you to bring is:

• A full manual driving licence as this gentleman has his own mobility car
• Confidence to support in the water as swimming is a regular activity.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• A caring attitude and approach.
• A positive approach to learning.
• An understanding of the importance of routines and guidelines.
• Confidence in the use of computers.

Shift patterns

As we're dedicated to providing the best 24/7 support possible, shift patterns for opportunity is currently one day per week 0830-0830 hours (includes a sleepover).

The sleepover part of a sleepover shift is not included in your contracted hours, so you will receive an additional £107.60 for each sleepover worked.

What makes Cornerstone a great place to work

• You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn't feel like work
• Your job actually changes and improves lives - you'll make a difference in your local community
• We have a culture of empowering our colleagues and teamwork
• No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes
• We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
• We reimburse your yearly SSSC registration fees
• Access to funded qualifications through our SQA approved, award winning Training Academy
• Ongoing continued 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 to name a few

We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible and withhold the right to close this advert early if we find a suitable candidate before our closing date.

Sound interesting? What are you waiting for?

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.

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.

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