Support Practitioner - Balmore

On the look out for a new, rewarding job where you make a difference every day? We've got just the opportunity for you!

Our amazing #TeamFirbank are now on the look out for positive, patient and flexible new colleague to join them in Balmore, East Dunbartonshire on a permanent (35 hours per week) basis.

The Role

You'll become part of a fun, friendly well established team who provide high quality, person-centred support to four individuals. The great thing about this job is that no two days are ever the same. As a Support Practitioner, you'll support them with their day to day personal needs.

The people we support enjoy being part of their local community, so we're looking for you to be enthusiastic about attending local events in the community, gardening, swimming and hydrotherapy. (being confident in the water would be beneficial as to the people we support due to them attending hydrotherapy) and getting out for nature walks in the local area.

With interests such as films, trains and holidays, there is always something to talk about (or plan) over a cup of tea!

About you

Here at Cornerstone, we recruit on Values and transferrable skills; we're more interested in what you as a person will bring to our team. We'll pay you for your training and will even fund your SVQ qualification, PVG fees and SSSC registration 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
• Confidence in the water as swimming and hydrotherapy are a regular activity
• A positive approach to learning
• A drive to improve the lives of the individuals you support
• Confidence in the use of computers

Shift Patterns

As we provide dedicated around the clock support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we work on a rotational basis and shifts can typically include 7am-3pm and 1pm-9pm. Weekends and public holidays will form part of your rota on a rotational basis. Sleepovers and waking night shifts may also form part of your rota.

If you don't live in Balmore and are a non-driver, we will need you to be mindful of the location of our service and be confident that you can travel for your shifts as there are very limited public transport links available that fit with our shift patterns.

What makes Cornerstone a great place to work

• You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn't feel like work
• Your job actually changes and improves lives - you'll make a difference in your local community
• We have a culture of empowering our colleagues and teamwork
• No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes
• We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
• We reimburse your yearly SSSC registration fees
• Access to funded qualifications through our SQA approved, award winning Training Academy
• Ongoing continued professional development and career progression opportunities
• Recommend a colleague bonus scheme
• Long service awards
• Access to a 24/7 independent employee assistance helpline
• 26 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years) plus 4 paid bank holidays
• Family friendly leave options, including family, parental, bereavement and special leave
• Access to lots of discounts, including the cinema, gym memberships, holidays and shopping to name a few

What are you waiting for? Apply today! We can't wait to hear from you!

We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible, so reserve the right to close our advert early if we find a suitable candidate before our 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, you will be expected to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and must be willing to work towards a SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare as required for SSSC registration.

We will need you to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting your employment with us.