Support Practitioner

Cornerstone

  • Airdrie, North Lanarkshire
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 6 days ago
Are you looking for a new part-time job that's not only packed with satisfaction but helps people live their best lives? Then look no further, we're on the lookout for new colleagues in to join our amazing #TeamNLCS in Coatbridge, Airdrie & Bellshill on a part-time (16 to 25 hours per week) permanent basis.The RoleAs a Support Practitioner, we'll guarantee you heaps of job satisfaction. No two days are ever the same. You'll play a HUGE part in making a difference in the lives of people living with disabilities and additional support needs in your local community.The individuals we support live in the Coatbridge, Airdrie & Bellshill areas and you'll provide support with all aspects of their daily living, including cooking and meal planning, household tasks, personal care, medication, and managing finances.As well as helping the people we support in their own homes, you'll support them to do the things they want to do out in the community, including going to the football and gym, visiting museums, playing board games, day trips and going to the cinema. You'll also support them to maintain relationships with their friends and family whilst discovering new things to enjoy together.Your support will enable the individuals to not only maintain their independence and continue to live in their own homes; you'll also help them to play an active part of their community too.About YouYou 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 and yearly SSSC registration fees too!All we'll need you to bring is: -
  • A caring and compassionate attitude
  • The ability to work well in a team
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
  • The ability to cook healthy meals
  • Confidence in the use of computer
As the people we support have their own mobility cars, for this role you will need a full UK drivers licence with one years experience on the roads.Shift PatternsWe understand the importance of a good work/life balance, so we try to be as flexible as possible with our shift patterns. Our team currently deliver support between the hours of 0830-2130 hours, 7 days a week. Weekends and public holidays would form part of your rota on a rotational basis, but we aim to only have you working two weekends in a 2 month period.Shift length can be anything between 4 and 10 hours, depending on what suits you and the person you will be supporting. There will be times where you will provide support to more than one person in one day.Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Lorraine Cunningham on 07350446312Successful 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.We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible and reserve the right to close our advert early if we find suitable candidates before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.Please note - If 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.

Cornerstone