Support Practitioner - Galashiels

Looking for a new part-time job? We've got just the opportunity for you!

We're now on the look out for a new *female colleague to join our #TeamBordersCS team in Galashiels on a permanent (16 hours per week) basis.

Shift patterns

Your hours would usually be worked over 1 or 2 days per week and some shifts will include a sleepover. Week days, weekends and public holidays would also be worked on a rotational basis.

The sleepover part of your shift isn't included in your contracted hours, so you will also receive an additional £107.60 for each sleepover worked.

Our team and the individuals you'll support

You'll become part of a dedicated and supportive team who provide support to two individuals in their own homes who live less than a mile apart.

One of the individuals we support is female and loves to socialise, she's very keen to learn and develop new skills and enjoys going to the cinema, the pub, swimming and football.

The other person we support is a fun loving gentleman who has complex support needs. He enjoys music riding his bike, swimming and socialising. He's interested in having more a presence in his community, so we'll be looking for you to bring some creative ideas to support him to achieve this.

Both individuals have their own tenancy, so you'll also find yourself supporting them with all aspects of daily living, including household tasks, meal planning, cooking, prompting or providing personal care and finances.

About you

You don't need experience or qualifications to start your career with us, we're more interested in what you'll bring to the role. We'll pay you for your training an will even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification, PVG costs and yearly SSSC registration fees too!

All we’ll need you to bring is: -

• A caring and compassionate attitude and approach
• The ability to work well in a team
• Confidence in the water as swimming is a regular activity
• Good communication skills
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• An understanding of the importance of routines and guidelines
• Confidence in the use of computers

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

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

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.

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.