Support Practitioner (Female only) - Bishopbriggs

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

You're in luck as our amazing #TeamColtpark in Bishopbriggs are on the look out for a new creative, patient and reliable *female colleague with a good sense of humour on a 25 hours per week, permanent basis.

Our team and the individuals you'll support

You'll become part of a dedicated, friendly team who provides invaluable support to four amazing individuals with various support needs in their own shared home.

You'll build genuine relationships with them and be part of moments that really matter; whether it's providing support to cook a meal, achieve a goal, try something new or just feel understood.

In addition to supporting with all aspects of their daily living, you'll also support them with their hobbies and interests too, including music, cooking, TV shows, horses and going out and about on public transport.

Being a Support Practitioner is more than just a job, there's no better feeling than going home after every shift knowing that you've made a positive difference in someone's life.

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

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 if you're successful. We'll pay you for your training and will even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and SSSC registration & PVG fees too!

What we'll need you to bring

• Good listening and communication skills
• A caring attitude and approach
• A positive approach to learning
• Willing to learn the interests of others and find new ways to explore these
• The ability to cook (baking would be a bonus too!)

Shift patterns

Our team provides support twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Our shift patterns consists of mostly mid shifts 10am until 5pm, however there may time we'll need you to cover a sleepover shift which is 10am until 10am the following day.

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 & PVG 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

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

Do you have any questions? To find out more, please contact Lorraine Wilson on 07463453229.

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

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.

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

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.