Support Practitioner

Cornerstone

  • Airdrie, North Lanarkshire
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 5 days ago
Are you looking for a new job where you can make a difference every day? If you are keen for a fresh challenge then we want to hear from you!Our fabulous #TeamWeavers is on the lookout for a caring and motivated female* colleagues with a good sense of humour to them as a Support Practitioners on a permanent part-time (14-28 hours per week) basis.The RoleAs a Support Practitioner, you'll support the individuals with all aspects of daily living, including cooking, support to activities and appointments, managing personal finances, assisting with medication and personal care.One of the ladies we support enjoys going to the gym, swimming, a spot of retail therapy with some shopping and attending activities within the community. The other lady enjoys being part of the team and helping with tasks around the house and attending all things sensory based in the form of activities. With your guidance and support, you'll help the people we support to maintain their own homes and be an active member of their local community.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 even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees too!What we need you to bring: -
  • A caring and compassionate attitude and approach
  • The ability to work well in a team and on your own initiative
  • Good communication skills
  • A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
  • Confidence in the use of computers
Having a full UK Manual driving licence would be beneficial for this role but isn't essential as the ladies have their own mobility car.Shift PatternsAs we're dedicated to providing the best support, our shift patterns are tailored to the needs of each individual shift patterns with a sleepover included for one of the ladies we support (1 per week on a rolling rota).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 Robyn Broadley on 01236 918800.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.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.Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.*For this position female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

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