Support Practitioner (Peterhead)

Cornerstone; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking caring and reliable individuals to join their dedicated team in Peterhead. This part-time role as a Support Practitioner involves providing essential support to individuals with learning disabilities in a purpose-built facility. You'll engage in various activities, from personal care to community involvement, ensuring a fulfilling experience for those you support. With flexible hours and comprehensive training provided, including funding for qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the Health & Social Care sector. Join a passionate team where every day brings new challenges and rewards!

Benefits

Training paid

Funding for SVQ qualification

Yearly SSSC registration fees covered

Qualifications

• No specific experience required; training provided.
• Must have a full driving license and be able to support individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with everyday living activities.
• Assist individuals in reaching their goals and engaging in community activities.

Skills

Good listening skills

Communication skills

Caring attitude

Positive approach to learning

Cooking skills

Full driving license

Education

SVQ (SCQF level 6/7)

Job description

Looking for a new part-time job with satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else? If you're caring, reliable and have a good sense of humour, you could be just who we're looking for to complete our amazing #TeamCraigewan in Peterhead. We have two permanent part-time (20 hours per week) opportunities and relief contracts too, if you're looking for something a bit more flexible.

The Role

Craigewan is a purpose-built facility which is home to 11 individuals with learning disabilities, all living in their own self-contained flats. The great thing about this job is that two days are never the same. As a Support Practitioner you'll provide support with all elements of normal everyday living, including cooking, housework, finances, personal care and medication.

You'll also play a huge part in supporting individuals to reach their goals and play an active part in their local community. Some of their hobbies and interests include baking, arts & crafts, hair & beauty treatments, pool, model trains & boats, walking, swimming & attending social events and concerts.

About You

At Cornerstone we don’t recruit on experience and qualifications. We’re more interested in what you as a person will bring to our team! We’ll pay you for your training and give you all the practical skills you’ll need to build a career within the Health & Social Care sector. We’ll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and your yearly SSSC registration fees too!

All we'll need you to bring is:

• Good listening and communication skills
• A caring attitude and approach
• A positive approach to learning
• An understanding of the importance of routines and guidelines
• The ability to cook (baking would be a bonus too!)
• A full driving license with a minimum of 1 year's experience on the roads to allow you drive the people we support's mobility cars

Shift Patterns

Your hours will usually be spread over 4 or 5 of 7 days and will include early mornings, days and evenings. Public holidays and weekends would also form part of your rota on a rotational basis.

Sound interesting?

What are you waiting for? Apply today; we'd love to hear from you!

We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible so reserve the right to withdraw our advert if we find suitable candidates before our closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Have any questions?

If you'd like to find out more, please contact Emma-Jane Dorosh or Lilian Price on 01779 478633.

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 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.

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.