Looking for a career with that feel good factor where you can make a huge difference? Then look no further! 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 that you'll need. We'll even fund your SVQ qualification too!
We are now on the lookout for motivated and creative individuals who are passionate about making a difference to join our dynamic team and join us on a permanent part-time basis as Support Practitioners.
The Role
Based in Ardrossan, Castlecraigs is an energetic, fast-paced Housing Support service which is home to 13 individuals with complex support needs. We have a great team spirit within the service and our colleagues really pride themselves on working together to make a positive difference to the lives of the individuals we support.
At Cornerstone we want the people we support to live their best lives, therefore no two days are ever the same! From bbqs and themed nights to theatre visits and bus trips away, there is always some fun an interesting going on at Castlecraigs.
As a Support Worker, you will provide personalised, flexible support based upon the assessed needs of each individual. With a focus on reducing social isolation, maintaining and promoting independence, you will enable the people we support to live as independently as possible and to play an active role within their local communities. This role will also include meal planning, cooking, housework, support to appointments, personal care and medication.
What we need you to bring;
1. Good communication skills
2. A caring attitude and approach
3. A positive approach to learning
4. Confidence in the use of computers
We'll pay you for your training and give you all the practical skills that you'll need. We'll even fund your SVQ qualification too!
Having a full UK manual riving licence would be beneficial l for this role but it isn't essential.
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.
We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible so reserve the right to withdraw our advert if we find suitable candidates before our closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.