Support Practitioner
- Location:
- Coatbridge and Bellshill, ML4 1AA
- Salary:
- £21,294 per year part-time, pro rata
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 39 hours per week
Time to start a new career with the Job Satisfaction you deserve!! âââââââIf you share our values this could be just what you are looking for.
âââââââOur amazing #NLSLDrumpellier is expanding in Coatbridge & Bellshill and on the lookout for bubbly, outgoing individuals who are for trying new things to join them as a Support Practitioner on a permanent basis. We have various contracts available from 20 hours to 39 hours per week.
At Cornerstone, we don't recruit on experience and qualifications; we're more interested in what you as a person will bring to our team! We'll pay you for your training and give you all the practical skills you'll need to build an amazing career within the Health & Social Care sector. We'll even fund your SVQ qualification too! âââââââ
The Role
You'll become part of one of our friendly and dedicated peripatetic team who support 2 individuals with physical and/or learning disabilities across two services. The great thing about this job is no two days are ever the same.
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One of the gents has a cheeky smile and a love for Celtic Football club he also likes a trip to the bookies for a flutter on the horses. He enjoys being one of the lads and having a bit of banter with whoever is supporting him.
The other gents has a mischievous streak, is full of fun and has a fantastic memory.
âââââââAs a Support Practitioner you will be supporting day to day needs, including shopping, finances, cooking, housework, personal care and medication. As well as helping the people we support in their own homes, youâll support them with attending activities and events out in their community, accompany them on outings and attending health appointments, and support them to maintain relationships with their friends and family. Youâll take an active role in the planning and delivery of person-centred care and be supportive and encourage the people we support to express their wishes and views.
ââââââââââââââAll weâll need you to bring is;âââââââ
- 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
- A creative drive to improve the lives of the individuals you support
- Confidence in the use of computers
Shift Patterns
Our dedicated team provide tailored support 14 hours per day between 8am â 10pm and 7 hours of support per day at our other service, 5 days a week.
Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!
âââââââHave any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Lauren O'Shea on 07970156118âââââââ.
âââââââWe are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible so reserve the right to close our advert early if we find a suitable candidate 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 youâre successful in joining our team, we will need you to register with the SSSC within 6 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.