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Ref no:
333920
Published:
05/06/2023
Closes:
18/06/2023
Location:
Chryston, Cumbernauld, G67 1BZ
Salary:
£22,105 per year part time, pro rata
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time, Part Time
Hours:
39 hours per week

Are you looking for a new career where being you is really what counts? If you share our values then this could be the role you have been looking for!!


Look no further as we have a great opportunity for motivated and person-centred individuals with experience of complex needs and good communication skills​​​​​​​ to join our fabulous team in Chryston as Support Practitioners. We have .full and part time contracts available


​​​​​​​For this vacancy we will need you to hold a full UK, manual driving licence as the individual that you'll support loves getting out and about in his car.


Cornerstone is committed to ensuring our colleagues have ongoing training and support; we'll even pay for your qualifications and yearly SSSC fee!


The Role


You will be joining our friendly and dynamic team who support a gentleman with very complex needs, Autism, OCD and epilepsy on a 2:1 basis. ​​​​​Structure and routine are essential for the person we support. You’ll take an active interest in his hobbies and help identify new opportunities for participation.


Working with M is different every day, he enjoys some schoolboy humour and going out in his car daily. Whilst ensuring his needs are met and he is kept safe from harm M will display affection to the people he trusts most. With a focus on maintaining and promoting independence, you will work in a person-centred way to provide support in all aspects of daily living, including cooking and preparing meals, personal care, administering medication and managing personal finances.


Due to the complex needs at the service, we're looking for colleagues who have experience and confidence in delivering the support required.


To be a great Support Practitioner, we'll need you have;

  • Full UK, manual driving licence
  • Great communication skills.
  • Able to think outside the box.
  • Caring attitude and approach.
  • Positive approach to learning.
  • Able to follow guidelines.
  • Confidence in the use of computers.


Shift Patterns


We provide tailored support 24 / 7 which includes waking nights. Shift patterns are 8am - 8pm and 8pm until 8am.


Our sleepover shifts do not form part of your contracted hours, so you will receive an additional payment of £84 for an 8 hour sleepover or £94.50 for a 9 hour sleepover​​​​​​​. For our Waking Nights you will receive your normal hourly rate plus a further £20 per night.


We are looking for fill this vacancy as soon as possible and hold the right to close this advert early if we find a suitable candidate before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.


Shortlisted candidates will be invited along to a socially distanced interview at our Airdrie office.


Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Charlene Boyle 01236 918800.


​​​​​​​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.