Relief Support Practitioner - Renton

Cornerstone (Aberdeen); Renton (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full paid training

SVQ funded

PVG costs paid

SSSC registration fees paid

Supportive team

Job summary

Cornerstone (Aberdeen) in Renton is seeking a Relief Support Practitioner to join our on-site team on a part-time basis. You will help with daily living, personal care, and enabling individuals to live as independently as possible while balancing shifts to fit your life.

No prior care experience is required as we provide full paid training and ongoing support to help you grow in this role.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required but you must be a kind, reliable communicator.
• Willingness to learn and complete required training.
• Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme (values-driven recruitment)

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living, personal care and medication
• Support independence in daily activities and finances
• Assist with cooking, shopping and household tasks
• Encourage participation in activities and social engagement

Skills

Good communication

Reliability

Compassionate

Job description

Relief Support Practitioner - Renton

Company: Cornerstone (Aberdeen)

Salary: £27,277 to £27,277 a year, pro rata

Hours: Part-time

Location: Renton

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Nov 2026

Closing date: 19 Nov 2026

Make a difference - Join our relief team in West Dunbartonshire!

Looking for a rewarding job that fits around your life? Whether you're looking to gain experience, return to work, or just want a role where you get to make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!

Our relief team is growing, and we're looking for caring and enthusiastic people to join our teams across the Dumbarton, Renton, Alexandria and Clydebank. With a relief contract, you tell us when you're available, and we'll look to offer shifts that fit, giving you that flexibility to balance work with your other commitments.

Why join us

• Flexible working that fits around you
• Full paid training - no previous experience needed
• Funded SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification
• PVG costs and annual SSSC registration fees paid
• A supportive team who values and invests in you
• A rewarding job where you get to make a positive difference every day

What you'll be doing

As a relief Support Practitioner, you’ll play an important role in ensuring that the people we support continue to receive high-quality care when colleagues are on leave, training, or absent.

You’ll support individuals with disabilities and additional support needs to live as independently as possible by helping with:

• Daily living, medication and personal care
• Shopping and managing finances
• Cooking and household tasks
• Building confidence and independence

No two days are the same. You’ll also have the opportunity to support people to enjoy the things they love, whether it’s arts & crafts, gardening, swimming, going to the cinema, enjoying meals out, attending discos or simply getting out for a walk.

Additional information

Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and be willing to work towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare, supported by our Training Academy.

If you've spent more than 12 months outside the UK (excluding France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain) within the last 10 years while aged 18 or over, you’ll be required to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant government or police authority as part of our pre-employment checks.

If you’re successful, you’ll also be required to register with the SSSC within three months of starting employment.

Essential requirements

Who we're looking forYou don't need experience or qualifications in care, we recruit for values, attitude and potential. If you're a good communicator, kind, reliable and passionate about helping others, we’ll provide all the training and support you'll need.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.