Support Practitioner (Driver only) - Cumbernauld

Looking for a new job where you can make a real difference and be that person that someone can rely on?

You're in luck as our #TeamNLCumbernauld are on the lookout for reliable and enthusiastic individuals to join them on a permanent (16-36 hours per week) basis.

As the individuals we support within our team have their own mobility cars, we will need you to bring a full UK manual driving license with a minimum of one years' experience on the roads for these opportunities.

Our team and the individuals you'll support

You'll become part of fun and friendly team who supports individuals with different support needs in the Cumbernauld area. The great thing about this job is no two days are ever the same!

Your main aim will be to support the individuals with all aspects of daily living, including shopping, housework, finances, medication and personal care.

Many of the individuals we support are very active and enjoy a variety of activities, so you may also find yourself going swimming, bowling, to the cinema, exercise classes, art therapy and meeting up with friends and gaming.

Why you'll love this job

• You'll have a job that actually matters
• You'll build meaningful relationships
• You'll feel proud of what you do
• You'll see the difference you make in someone's confidence, independence and happiness
• We'll provide full paid training, no experience is needed
• You're not just a number here; we have a supportive culture
• Every day is different, no two shifts are ever the same
• You can be yourself and be proud of what you do
• There are opportunities to grow and develop if you want to
• We'll fund your yearly SSSC registration fees

About You

You don't need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and we'll give you all the training you'll need. We'll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and SSSC registration fees too!

All we'll need you to bring

• A caring and compassionate attitude
• The ability to work well in a team
• Great communication and organisational skills
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Confidence to go in the water, as swimming is a regular activity
• Confidence in the use of computers

Shift Patterns

As we're dedicated to provide tailored support, shifts lengths vary from 5 to 8 hours and typically fall within the hours of 0800-1800 hours. Weekends and public holidays would also be included in your rota on a rotational basis.

What makes Cornerstone a great place to work

Along with hosting 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 Mags McHenry on 07734310893.

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.

We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible so reserve the right to close our advert early if we find suitable candidates before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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.