Support Practitioner - Cumbernauld

Are you on the look out for a rewarding part-time job where you can make a difference in the lives of others? You're in luck as our #TeamBeltane are on the look out for Support Practitioners to join them part-time (30 hours per week) basis.

The Role

This is an exciting, varied role, where no two days are the same! As a Support Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in supporting 2 young men after finishing school.

You'll take an active interest in their hobbies which include going for day trips, travelling, going to the cinema and exploring the local area. We will be looking for you to find new ways to enjoy their hobbies as well as learning more about them and how to develop their interests.

Have a full UK manual drivers licence would be beneficial for this role but it's not a deal breaker for the right candidate.

About You

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 your career within the Health & Social Care sector. We'll 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 attitude and approach
• Good communication skills
• A positive approach to learning
• An understanding of the importance of routines and guidelines
• Confidence in the use of computers.

Shift Patterns

Our dedicated team provides tailored care for the gentlemen and shift patterns will fall during the day (term time) and on weekends.

What makes Cornerstone a great place to work

Along with hosting our annual Star Awards to celebrate and recognise the impact and dedication of our colleagues and the achievements of the people we support, there's some other great perks that'll you receive when you join our team: -

• 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

Do you have any questions? To find out more, please contact David Johnston on 07902651150.

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 6 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.