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Looking for a new part-time job with satisfaction you’d struggle to find anywhere else? If you’re caring, reliable and have a good sense of humour, you could be just who we’re looking for to complete our amazing #TeamCraigewan in Peterhead on a part-time (20 hours per week) permanent basis.
About the Role
Craigewan is a purpose-built facility which is home to 11 individuals with learning disabilities, all living in their own self-contained flats. The role involves providing support with all elements of normal everyday living, including cooking, housework, finances, personal care and medication. You’ll also help individuals reach their goals and play an active part in their local community. Their hobbies and interests include baking, arts & crafts, hair & beauty treatments, pool, model trains & boats, walking, swimming and attending social events and concerts.
About You
At Cornerstone we don’t recruit on experience and qualifications. We’re more interested in what you as a person will bring to our team. We’ll pay you for your training and give you all the practical skills you’ll need to build a career within the Health & Social Care sector. We’ll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and your yearly SSSC registration fees too!
All we’ll need you to bring is:
* A full UK manual driving license as the people we support have their own mobility cars
* Good listening and communication skills
* A caring attitude and approach
* A positive approach to learning
* An understanding of the importance of routines and guidelines
* The ability to cook (baking would be a bonus too!)
* A full driving license with a minimum of 1 year’s experience on the road to drive the people we support’s mobility cars
Shift Patterns
Your hours will usually be spread over 4 or 5 of 7 days and will include early mornings, days and evenings. Public holidays and weekends may form part of your rota on a rotational basis.
What Makes Cornerstone a Great Place To Work
* Meaningful work that you often don’t feel like you’re doing a job
* We make a difference in the local community
* Culture of empowering colleagues and teamwork
* No uniform – casual clothes are fine
* Funding towards driving lessons
* Reimbursement of yearly SSSC registration fees
* Access to funded qualifications through our Training Academy
* Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
* Recommend a colleague bonus scheme
* 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
How to Apply / Next Steps
Sound interesting? Apply today; we’d love to hear from you. We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible and reserve the right to withdraw the advert if suitable candidates are found before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Have any questions? If you’d like to find out more, please contact Sandra Cordiner, Emma-Jane Dorosh or Lilian Price on 01779 478633. 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.
Please note: If you have spent more than 12 months outside the UK (excluding certain listed countries) within the last 10 years after turning 18, you may be asked to provide a criminal record certificate as part of pre-employment checks. If you’re successful, you will need to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting employment.
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