Support Practitioner - Elgin

Cornerstone

  • Elgin, Moray
  • £24,336 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 15 days ago
On the lookout for an amazing new part-time job filled with satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else? You're in luck we're looking for new colleagues to join our amazing #TeamWardend in Elgin on a permanent 20 or 30 hours per week basis.The RoleThe great thing about this job is no two days are ever the same. You'll become part of a fun, friendly team who supports five individuals to live within their own shared home. The house has a friendly, homely atmosphere and the people we support's needs and wishes are at the centre of our planning, both within the service and for activities out with.As well as supporting the individuals with all aspects of daily living, including housework, cleaning, medication, shopping and finances, we'll also need you to be enthusiastic and creative supporting with their hobbies and interests to which include swimming, going to the cinema & theatre, walking, eating out, arts & crafts, baking and gardening to name a few.About YouYou don't need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferrable skills and will give you all the training you'll need if you're successful. We'll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7 qualification and SSSC registration fees too!All we need you to bring is;
  • A caring and compassionate attitude
  • The ability to work well in a team
  • Confidence to go in the water as swimming is a regular activity
  • Great communication and organisational skills
  • A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
  • Confidence in the use of computers
It would also be great if you have a full driving license, however, this isn't a deal breaker for the right candidates.Shift PatternsAs we're dedicated to providing the best support, tailored to the needs of each individual the shifts usually fall into patterns between the hours of 0700-2300 hours and will include sleepovers, weekends and public holidays on a rotational basis.The sleepover shift is not included in your contracted hours, so you will receive an additional £96 for every sleepover shift worked!Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!Have any questions? Please contact Liz Wood on 01343 540877.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.Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.

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