Looking for something more than the regular 9 to 5 in 2026? If you're looking for a career packed full job satisfaction where you can make a difference everyday, then we might have just the opportunity you have been looking for! Our fabulous TeamAlexandra is on the lookout for positive and motivated individuals who are passionate about going the extra mile for the people we support to join them as a Support Practitioner on a permanent basis. Who you are is what makes you stand out! We recruit on values and behaviours and we'll give you all the training you need through our award-winning Training Academy, including the opportunity to complete your SVQ qualification. The Role Alexander is a housing support service to four individuals with multiple and varying support needs. The people we support here thrive on living as independently as possible, and benefit from a support team who recognize this and do their best to support their interests. No two days are ever the same. The people we support are fun loving and enjoy being out and out. When not out on a day trip, they enjoy doing a spot of gardening, dancing to the sounds of Abba, Russ Abbot, Tina Turner (all the typical party tunes!) and some cooking and baking to name a few things. We support individuals with attending work placements and social activities in the community as well as support at home with many aspects of daily living including personal care, medication management, household tasks, shopping and more. About You 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 you'll need. We'll even put you through your SVQ qualification too! To be a great Support Practitioner, you will: be a naturally empathetic person with a warm, friendly personality have an understanding of good team working and accountability be able to build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with different people be an excellent communicator and problem-solver be confident in using IT to enhance the support you provide confident in assisting with behaviours that challenge in a safe, dignified manner and using Positive Behaviour Support strategies have good organisational and general administrative skills be reliable and flexible to meet the needs of the people we support Shifts Our team provides tailored support 24/7 and shift patterns can vary, however a typical day can consist of an early shift, a back shift, a sleepover shift and occasionally a mid shift. Sleepovers are not included in your contracted hours and you ll receive an additional payment per sleepover. 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 Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Jordan Cook on 07927639527 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. We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible so reserve the right to close our advert early if we find suitable candidates before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. 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.