We're now on the look out for our new future stars, so if you'd love a new job for that will bring you satisfaction like no other, look no further as we have some great opportunities to join our fantastic #TeamCraigewan in Peterheadas Support Practitioners on a part-time (20 or 30 hours per week, permanent basis.
Our team and the individuals you'll support
Craigewan is a purpose-built facility which is home to 11 individuals with learning disabilities, all living in their own self-contained flats. The great thing about this job is that two days are never the same. As a Support Practitioner you'll provide support with all elements of normal every day living, including cooking, housework, finances, personal care and medication.
You'll also play a huge part in supporting individuals to reach their goals and play an active part in their local community. Some of their hobbies and interests include baking, arts & crafts, hair & beauty treatments, pool, model trains & boats, walking, swimming & attending social events and concerts.
About You
At Cornerstone we don’t recruit on experience and qualifications. We’re more interested in what you as a person will bring to our team! We’ll pay you for your training and give you all the practical skills you’ll need to build a career within the Health & Social Care sector. We’ll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and your yearly SSSC registration fees too!
All we'll need you to bring is: -
1. A full UK manual driving license as the people we support have their own mobility cars
2. Good listening and communication skills
3. A caring attitude and approach
4. A positive approach to learning
5. An understanding of the importance of routines and guidelines
6. The ability to cook (baking would be a bonus too!)
7. A full driving license with a minimum of 1 years' experience on the roads to allow you drive the people we support's mobility cars
Shift Patterns
Your hours will usually be spread over 4 or 5 of 7 days will include early mornings, days and evenings. Public holidays and weekends would also form part of your rota on a rotational basis.
What makes Cornerstone a great place to workAlong with hosting our annual 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: -
8. You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn't feel like work
9. Your job actually changes and improves lives - you'll make a difference in your local community
10. We have a culture of empowering our colleagues and teamwork
11. No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes
12. We fund up to £ towards driving lessons
13. We reimburse your yearly SSSC registration fees
14. Access to funded qualifications through our SQA approved, award winning Training Academy
15. Ongoing continued professional development and career progression opportunities
16. Recommend a colleague bonus scheme
17. Long service awards
18. Access to a 24/7 independent employee assistance helpline
19. 26 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years) plus 4 paid bank holidays
20. Family friendly leave options, including family, parental, bereavement and special leave
21. Access to lots of discounts, including the cinema, gym memberships, holidays and shopping to name a few
*For this position female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act .