Support Practitioner (Weekends) - Buckie - 486377

Cornerstone; Buckie; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

Cornerstone is seeking a Weekend Support Practitioner in Buckie to help individuals achieve personal goals and live as independently as possible. The role focuses on weekend shifts with training and development support provided by our team in Highland.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living, personal care, and community activities while promoting dignity and choice. We value compassionate, reliable, and flexible people who enjoy helping others and can learn new systems as needed.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to manage their homes and develop independence.
• Assist with personal care and health and wellbeing.
• Help people engage in hobbies, activities and community outings.
• Support achievement of personal goals and aspirations.
• Build confidence and life skills for independent living.

Skills

Kind, compassionate

Reliable

Good communicator

Team player

Independent

Willing to learn

Tech savvy

Organised

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
• Aable 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.