Support Practitioner (Driver only)

Cornerstone (Aberdeen); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full paid training

Supportive culture

Funded SSSC registration fees

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Cornerstone (Aberdeen) in Irvine is seeking a part-time Support Practitioner to help a gentleman with complex support needs live independently at home. You’ll assist with cooking, activities, and everyday tasks in a compassionate, patient and humorous manner.

The role requires a full UK manual driving licence with at least one year of on-road experience. Training is provided, and the company supports your professional development and registration such as SSSC and SVQ progression.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence with at least 1 year of on-road experience.
• Reliable, patient and caring with a sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Support a gentleman with complex needs to live independently in his own home.
• Assist with cooking, meal planning and daily activities.
• Engage in sensory activities, social outings and community exploration.

Skills

UK driving licence

Job description

Looking for a job where no two days are the same? Join our fabulous #TeamLinkwood in Irvine as a Support Practitioner, on a part-time basis of 30 hours per week.

You’ll support a gentleman with complex support needs to live independently in his own home and enjoy life to the fullest. From cooking and meal planning to sensory activities, Sunday discos, people watching and exploring new places, there’s always something to look forward to!

We’re looking for someone who is kind, patient, reliable and has a great sense of humour — someone who wants to build a genuine connection and make a real difference every day.

As this gentleman's lifeline is his mobility car, we're looking for someone who has a full, UK manual driving licence with a minimum of one years' experience on the roads.

Why you'll love this job

You'll have a job that actually matters

You'll build meaningful relationships

You'll feel proud of what you do

You'll see the difference you make in someone's confidence, independence and happiness

We'll provide full paid training, no experience is needed

You're not just a number here; we have a supportive culture

Every day is different, no two shifts are ever the same

You can be yourself and be proud of what you do

There are opportunities to grow and develop if you want to

We'll fund your yearly SSSC registration fees

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.

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.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Support Practitioner (Driver only)

Company: Cornerstone (Aberdeen) Salary: £27,277 to £27,277 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Irvine Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 19 Oct 2026 Closing date: 2 Nov 2026

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