All we'll need you to bring is;
1. Good listening and communication skills
2. A caring attitude and approach
3. A positive approach to learning
4. An understanding of the importance of routines and guidelines
5. The ability to cook (baking would be a bonus too!)
Being a Support Practitioner
The great thing about this job is that two days are never the same. As a Support Practitioner you'll provide care and 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.
Shift Patterns
Our services provide support 24 hours, 7 days a week, so shift patterns will include early mornings, days, evenings and weekends. Weekend, public holidays, sleepovers and/or waking nights may also form part of your rota on a rotational basis.
What makes Cornerstone a great place to work
Along 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: -
6. Your job actually changes and improves lives - you'll make a difference in your local community
7. We have a culture of empowering our colleagues and teamwork
8. No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes
9. We fund up to £ towards driving lessons
10. We reimburse your yearly SSSC registration fees
11. Access to funded qualifications through our SQA approved, award winning Training Academy
12. Access to a 24/7 independent employee assistance helpline
13. 26 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years) plus 4 paid bank holidays
14. Family friendly leave options, including family, parental, bereavement and special leave
15. Access to lots of discounts, including the cinema, gym memberships, holidays and shopping to name a few
Sound interesting? Pop along with your CV and say hello on 23rd March, we'd love to meet you. Our managers will then have a chat with you to find out if you are fit. If you are unable to attend on the day, please click on the 'Apply Now' button and fill in one of our online application forms and we will be in touch.
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.
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.
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.