Support Practitioner - Weekends

Cornerstone Community Care; Buckie; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornerstone Community Care in Buckie is seeking a weekend Support Practitioner to provide personalised support helping people to live independently and pursue meaningful activities.

Training will be provided; successful candidates may join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and work towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with support from our Training Academy.

Qualifications

• Kind, compassionate and positive people.
• Reliable and committed.
• A good communicator and team player.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Willing to learn and try new things.
• Confident using technology and new systems.
• Organised, with good administrative and numeracy skills.
• Able to follow routines, policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to manage their homes and develop independence.
• Assist with personal care and promote health and wellbeing.
• Support participation in hobbies, interests and community activities.
• Help people work towards personal goals and aspirations.
• Build confidence and support life skills.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Good communicator

Team player

Independent working

Willing to learn

Tech confident

Organised

Policy & procedures

Job description

Are you caring, reliable and looking for a rewarding weekend job where you can make a real difference?

Join our amazing #TeamHighland in Buckie as a Support Practitioner, working primarily at weekends. No previous experience is necessary – we’ll provide you with all the training and support you need.

We do ask that you’re flexible and able to attend occasional training, support and development sessions and team meetings during the week.

What the job will involve

At Cornerstone, the people we support are at the heart of everything we do. You'll work alongside individuals to help them achieve their personal goals, make choices and live as independently as possible.

Every person is different, with their own interests, routines and ambitions. Your role will be to provide personalised support that helps people to:

• Manage their own homes and develop their independence
• Access personal care and support their health and wellbeing
• Enjoy hobbies, interests and meaningful activities
• Get out and about in their local community
• Work towards their individual goals and aspirations
• Build confidence and enjoy life on their own terms

What we're looking for - what matters most

• Kind, compassionate and positive people
• Reliable and committed
• A good communicator and team player
• Comfortable working independently
• Willing to learn and try new things
• Confident using technology and new systems
• Organised, with good administrative and numeracy skills
• Able to follow routines, policies and guidelines

More than just a weekend job

Being a Support Practitioner is about much more than completing a shift. It's about building relationships, encouraging independence and helping someone enjoy a life that is meaningful to them.

There's no better feeling than heading home at the end of your weekend shift knowing you've made a genuine difference to someone's life.

Ready to make your weekends matter? Come and be part of #TeamHighland and help us make a positive difference in Buckie.

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.

We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible so reserve the right to close our advert early if we find suitable candidates before the closing date.