Overview
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We are looking for two new caring, patient and flexible colleagues to join our team in Dunfermline on a permanent part-time basis (16 or 20 hours per week) with relief opportunities available for more flexibility.
About the role
You will join a friendly, supportive team that helps four amazing ladies with profound and complex needs. Your base will be in the ladies’ fully adapted, purpose-built home in Dunfermline, equipped with ceiling hoists and adaptive technology.
As a Support Practitioner, you’ll assist with all aspects of daily living, including attending appointments, meal preparation, finances and housework. Three of the ladies use wheelchairs, so you will provide personal care support as needed. The ladies are non-verbal and have limited communication, so building rapport may take time but is very rewarding.
The team encourages the ladies to live valued lives, with a variety of activities and outings arranged in their home, from arts and crafts to alpaca visits.
Having a full, clean manual UK driving licence is preferred because the ladies have their own mobility cars, but this is not a deal breaker for the right candidate.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference, with a bubbly and outgoing nature and the ability to think creatively when planning activities. A driving licence is desirable but not required for all candidates.
We recruit on values and transferable skills, so no specific experience or qualifications are required to start. We will pay you for your training and provide practical skills training. We will also fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees.
What we need you to bring
* Good communication skills
* A caring attitude and approach
* A positive approach to learning
* Good teamwork skills with the ability to work on your own initiative
* Confidence in the use of computers
Shift Patterns
We provide 24-hour support with shifts typically between 07:00 and 22:00. Rotational duties include waking nights, sleepovers, weekends and public holidays. Shifts may vary depending on needs and activities planned. Sleepovers are not included in contracted hours and attract an additional £100.80 per sleepover; waking nights are paid at the normal hourly rate plus a supplement.
What makes Cornerstone a great place to work
* Meaningful work that often doesn’t feel like work
* Opportunities to make a difference in the local community
* A culture of empowerment, teamwork and continuous development
* No uniform; casual dress
* Funding up to £500 towards driving lessons
* Reimbursement of yearly SSSC registration fees
* Access to funded qualifications through our Training Academy
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Recommend-a-colleague bonus, long service awards
* 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
* Discounts on cinema, gym memberships, holidays and shopping
Application and compliance
Interested? Apply today. If you have questions, you can contact Rachel Glynn at 07770940854.
We reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are found. Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and work towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with support from our Training Academy. If you have spent more than 12 months outside the UK (with certain exclusions) within the last 10 years after turning 18, you may be asked to provide a criminal record certificate as part of pre-employment checks. You will need to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting employment.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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