Support Practitioner - Peterhead - 482560

Cornerstone; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleepover allowance; £107.60 per sleep

Training funded (SVQ SCQF 6/7)

PVG costs funded

SSSC registration fees funded

No uniform; casual dress

Job summary

Cornerstone in Peterhead is recruiting a part-time Support Practitioner to help a young man with autism in his own home. You will build a trusting relationship, support daily living, and assist with hobbies such as swimming and social outings.

No prior experience is required; training is provided and funded, including SVQ SCQF level 6/7, PVG and SSSC registration fees. A full manual driving licence is required for this role, and sleepover shifts include extra pay of £107.60 per shift.

Qualifications

• No experience required; values-driven recruitment and training provided.
• We pay you for training and will fund SVQ (SCQF level 6/7), PVG costs and SSSC registration fees.

Responsibilities

• Support with daily living tasks for a young man with autism in his own home.
• Assist with hobbies and activities including swimming, outings, meals and driving.

Skills

Driving licence (full manual)

Listening skills

Communication skills

Caring attitude

Willingness to learn

Tech/computer literacy

Education

SVQ SCQF level 6/7 funding

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 #TeamHalliday in Peterhead are now on the lookout for one or two caring and reliable individuals to join them on a part-time (10-15 hours per week) basis.

Our team and the individual you'll support

As a Support Practitioner you'll become part of a small, friendly team who provides support to a young gentleman who has an autism diagnosis and lives 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 cook a meal, achieve a goal, try something new or just feel understood.

In addition to supporting with all aspects of his daily living, you'll also support him with his hobbies and interests too, including swimming, walking, going to the golf range, outings, going for meals and drives in the car.

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, PVG costs and SSSC registration fees too!

As the gentleman that we support has his own mobility car, we will need you to hold a full manual driving license for this particular opportunity.

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 this team will usually fall into patterns of Monday-Friday 1515-2300 or 0700-0915 hours (includes a sleepover) and weekend shifts on a rotational basis; 0900-1600, 1600-2300 and 0700-0900 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

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

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.

Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Maryam Mahmood on 07973624100.