Overview
Are you on the look out for a rewarding, flexible new job? We're on the look out for caring and reliable people to join us! Being a Support Practitioner is more than just a job, there's no better feeling going home after every shift knowing that you've made a positive difference in someone's life.
Our amazing #TeamKnightswood have an exciting opportunity for an outgoing and enthusiastic female* colleague with a creative flair to join them on permanent (24 hours per week) basis as a Support Practitioner. We also have relief options available if you're looking for something more flexible.
The Role
You'll join a small friendly team providing tailored, person centred care to a lady in her own home. As a Support Practitioner, you will provide support with all aspects of daily living, including personal care.
You will take an active role in the planning and delivery of person-centred care to enable the lady we support to live a fulfilling and valued life, where she can achieve her own personal goals and aspirations.
The lady you will be supporting enjoys going for walks through the park and in particular feeding the ducks. When not pampering herself with a trip to get her nails done, you will find her in the kitchen baking up all sorts of lovely treats!
About You
You don't need experience in care or qualifications to start your career with us. We are more interested in who you are as a person. We'll invest in you by providing paid training and we'll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees too.
* Great communication skills
* A positive attitude with a solution-focused approach
* Good team working skills
* The ability to work on your own initiative
* A willingness to learn and use new systems and technology
* The ability to apply good administrative and numeracy skills to ensure that clear, accurate records are evidenced and kept up to date
* An understanding of the importance of keeping to routines and guidelines
Shift Patterns
We're dedicated to providing the best 24/7 support, so currently shift patterns for this role will involve one 12‑hour day shift and one 12‑hour waking night shift on a rotational basis.
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 you'll 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 many discounts, including the cinema, gym memberships, holidays and shopping to name a few
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.
*For this position female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
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