Looking for a new job for 2026 where you can shine? You're in luck as we're on the look out for enthusiastic, active and reliable new colleagues to complete our amazing #SBDSConnectsHub on a permanent basis as Support Practitioners.
The role and the individuals you will support
Our vibrant and dynamic service compromising of one fantastic team who provides complex support alongside vocational opportunities to adults with autism, physical and learning difficulties at out hub and out in community settings are wanting you to join in the fun Our Connects Hub provide 1:1 and group support to individuals who come to out building as well as encouraging and enabling meaningful community connections.
As a Support Practitioner, you'll be involved in a mixture of group activities chosen by the people we support daily. The great thing about this job is that no two days are the same, there's never a dull moment with lots going on.
The people we support are fun loving and enjoy being out and about, you will support them to be involved in their community, and participate in their hobbies and interests, which include watching the rugby, football and wrestling, keeping fit, going swimming, gardening, sensory interaction, plating and listening to music and cooking. Our aim is to enable the people we support to live a fulfilling and valued life, where they can achieve their own personal goals and aspirations. You will take an active role in the planning and delivery of person-centred care and encourage the people we support to express their views and wishes within their personal plan, which you will keep up to date and relevant.
About You
You don't need experience as a Support Practitioner or Carer to join Cornerstone. We recruit on values and transferrable skills, we're more interested in what you as a person will bring to our team. We'll pay you for your training and will even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) and yearly SSSC registration fees too
All we'll need you to bring is:-
A caring and compassionate attitude
The ability to work well in a team
Great communication and organisational skills
A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
A creative drive to improve the lives of the individuals you support
Confidence to go in the water as swimming is one of our regular activities
Confidence in the use of technology to enhance the support you provide
The ability and confidence to use computers
ability to build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with different people including other agencies and health professionals involved in care.
It would great if you also hold a full, clean UK driving license as our service does own some mobility cars, but this isn't a deal breaker for the right candidates.
Shift Patterns
Our dedicated, fantastic and friendly team provide support within the hours of hours Monday to Friday; however as out service grows, we will be providing occasional evening and weekend support. We will need you to bring an element of flexibility and willingness to work across all shift patterns when needed. Due to the nature of the service, the number of hours worked per week can vary but will total 169 hours per month (an average of 39 hours per week).
What makes Cornerstone a great place to work
Along with hosting 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: -
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 Tracey Turnbull on
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.
We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible and reserve the right to close our advert early if we find a suitable candidate before the 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.