Looking for a role where you can make a difference and really shine? Our fabulous #TeamWestDunCS in Dumbarton is on the lookout for a caring and motivated male* colleague to them as a Support Practitioner on a permanent part-time (up to 30 hours per week) basis.
The Role and The People We Suport
You'll become part of one of our fun, friendly and dedicated teams who provide support individuals with various support needs within their own homes. There's never a dull moment, every day is different!
As a Support Practitioner, you'll support and assist the people we support with all aspects of daily living, including cooking and preparing meals, personal care, administering medication and managing personal finances.
The gentleman you will be supporting has a particular interest in comic books and going to the cinema to see the latest films! When not out at the gym or int he community, they enjoy relax by listening to music or watching TV. With your guidance and support, you'll help the people we support to maintain their own homes and be an active member of their local community.
About You
You don't need previous experience in care as a Support Worker or qualifications 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 skills you'll need. We'll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) and SSSC yearly registration fees too!
What we'll need you to bring;
1. Good communication skills
2. A caring attitude
3. A positive approach to learning
4. An understanding of the importance of routines and following guidelines
5. Confidence in the use of computers
You don't need previous experience in care as a Support Worker or qualifications 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 skills you'll need. We'll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) and SSSC yearly registration fees too!
It would be great if you had a full UK manual drivers licence with 1 years experience on the roads but this isn't a deal breaker.
Shift Patterns
We offer support 5 days a week (Monday to Friday), usually between 9am-5pm, although there are a few earlier/later supports. Support may be needed on the occasional Saturday also.
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: -
6. You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn't feel like work
7. Your job actually changes and improves lives - you'll make a difference in your local community
8. We have a culture of empowering our colleagues and teamwork
9. No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes
10. We fund up to £ towards driving lessons
11. We reimburse your yearly SSSC registration fees
12. Access to funded qualifications through our SQA approved, award winning Training Academy
13. Ongoing continued professional development and career progression opportunities
14. Recommend a colleague bonus scheme
15. Long service awards
16. Access to a 24/7 independent employee assistance helpline
17. 26 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years) plus 4 paid bank holidays
18. Family friendly leave options, including family, parental, bereavement and special leave
19. Access to lots of discounts, including the cinema, gym memberships, holidays and shopping to name a few
We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible and reserve the right to close our advert early if we find suitable candidates 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.
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.
Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.
*For this position male is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act .