Looking for a new part-time job with satisfaction youd struggle to find anywhere else?
If youre caring, reliable and have a good sense of humour, you could be just who were looking for to complete our amazing #TeamCraigewan in Peterhead. We have two permanent part-time (20 hours per week) opportunities.
Our team and the individuals youll support
Craigewan is a purpose-built facility which is home to 11 individuals with learning disabilities, all living in their own self‑contained flats. As a Support Practitioner you will provide support with all elements of normal everyday living, including cooking, housework, finances, personal care and medication. You will also play an active part in helping individuals reach their goals and participate in the local community.
About you
At Cornerstone we dont recruit on experience or qualifications. We are more interested in what you as a person will bring to our team! We will 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 will even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and your yearly SSSC registration fees.
All we’ll need you to bring is:
* 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 licence with a minimum of 1 year’s experience on the roads to allow you to drive the people we support’s mobility cars
Shift patterns
Your hours will usually be spread over 4 or 5 of 7 days, including early mornings, days and evenings. Public holidays and weekends will also form part of your rota on a rotational basis.
What makes Cornerstone a great place to work
* You’ll have a meaningful job doing things 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
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 of 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.
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