Support Practitioner (Female only) - Ardrossan

Looking for a career with that feel good factor where you can make a huge difference? Then look no further! You don't need experience to start your career with us, we recruit on values and transferrable skills. We'll pay you for your training and give you all the practical skills that you'll need. We'll even fund your SVQ qualification too!​​​​​​​

We are now on the lookout for motivated and creative *female colleagues who are passionate about making a difference to join our dynamic team and join us on a permanent basis as Support Practitioners. We have 30 to 35 hour contracts available and along with relief opportunities if you are looking for something more flexible.

The Role

Based in Ardrossan, Castlecraigs is an energetic, fast-paced Housing Support service which is home to 13 individuals with complex support needs. We have a great team spirit within the service and our colleagues really pride themselves on working together to make a positive difference to the lives of the individuals we support.

As a Support Worker, you will provide personalised, flexible support based upon the assessed needs of each individual. With a focus on reducing social isolation, maintaining and promoting independence, you will enable the people we support to live as independently as possible and to play an active role within their local communities. This role will also include supporting with hobbies, meal planning, cooking, housework, support to appointments, personal care and medication.

​​​​​​​What we need you to bring;

• Good communication skills
• A caring attitude and approach
• A positive approach to learning
• Confidence in the use of computers

Shift Pattern

We provide flexible, customer-led services that run twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, which include mornings, afternoons, evenings, waking nights, sleepovers, weekends and public holidays and on a rota basis..

​​​​​​​Our waking nights are paid at £13.00 per hour

Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!

Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Cheryl-Ann McCormack on 07989202325 or Michele Dunn on 07989202292

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.

​​​​​​​*For this position female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce. ​​​​​​​