Overview
Be among the first 25 applicants. We are looking for part-time and relief colleagues to join our team in the Motherwell and Wishaw area. We offer permanent contracts for 20-30 hours per week and relief opportunities for flexibility.
The Role
You will play a huge part in making a difference in the lives of young people and adults with disabilities and additional support needs in the Motherwell and Wishaw communities. The majority of your time will be spent out in the community supporting the people we support with their hobbies and activities.
No two days are the same. You may be involved in activity clubs, swimming, going to the gym, bowling, cinema and the pub. Some individuals study at college, so you may support them to attend their courses. Some people we support enjoy swimming regularly, so you must be confident in and around water.
Some people also need help with daily living tasks, including support with appointments, shopping, meal planning, cooking, housework, finances, medication and personal care.
About You
We recruit on values and transferable skills, so you don't need previous experience in care as a Support Worker or qualifications to start your career with us. We will pay you for your training and provide you with the skills you need. We will fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualifications and your yearly SSSC registration fees.
For these opportunities, a driver with a full UK manual driving licence is essential. The people we support have their own mobility cars and use them often.
All we’ll need you to bring is:
* A caring and compassionate attitude
* The ability to work well in a team
* Good communication and organisational skills
* A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
* The ability to cook
* Confidence in the use of computers
Shift Patterns
We aim to be flexible with shift patterns. Our team delivers support between 08:30 and 21:00, 7 days a week, including sleepovers. Weekends and public holidays form part of the rota on a rotational basis, but we aim to have you working every second weekend. Shift lengths range from 4 to 8 hours, depending on what suits you and the person you will be supporting.
Apply and Notes
Do you have any questions? To find out more, please contact Ronnie Gillooly on 0797 602 8346.
We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are found before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Please note – If you have spent more than 12 months outside the UK (excluding certain listed countries) within the last 10 years while over 18, you will be asked to provide a criminal record certificate as part of pre-employment checks.
If you are successful, you will be expected to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and work towards a SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare as required for SSSC registration. You will need to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting employment.
Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase workforce diversity.
EEO and Additional Information
We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and encourage applicants from all sections of the community.
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