We're now on the look out for our new future stars, so if you'd love a new job that will bring you satisfaction like no other, look no further as we have two great opportunities to join our fantastic #TeamCraigewan in Peterheadas Support Practitioners on a part-time, or full-time, permanent basis.
Our team and the individuals you'll 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 one of our Support Practitioners, you'll provide care and support that is centred around assisting the individuals we support to identify and work towards their goals. You'll work with them to develop personal plans that reflect their choices, individual support needs and capabilities.
You'll also support the individuals to manage their own homes, increase and maintain their independence and encourage and support them with their social, health and wellbeing needs.
Being a Support Practitioner is more than just a job, there’s no better feeling going home after every shift knowing that you’ve made a positive difference in someone’s life.
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: -
1. Good listening and communication skills
2. A caring attitude and approach
3. A positive approach to learning
4. An understanding of the importance of routines and guidelines
5. The ability to cook (baking would be a bonus too!)
6. A full driving license with a minimum of 1 years' experience on the roads to allow you drive the people we support's mobility cars
Shift Patterns
Your hours will usually be spread over 4 or 5 of 7 days will include early mornings, days and evenings. Public holidays and weekends would also form part of your rota on a rotational basis.
What makes Cornerstone a great place to work
Along with hosting our 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: -
7. You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn't feel like work
8. Your job actually changes and improves lives - you'll make a difference in your local community
9. We have a culture of empowering our colleagues and teamwork
10. No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes
11. We fund up to £ towards driving lessons
12. We reimburse your yearly SSSC registration fees
13. Access to funded qualifications through our SQA approved, award winning Training Academy
14. Ongoing continued professional development and career progression opportunities
15. Recommend a colleague bonus scheme
16. Long service awards
17. Access to a 24/7 independent employee assistance helpline
18. 26 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years) plus 4 paid bank holidays
19. Family friendly leave options, including family, parental, bereavement and special leave
20. Access to lots of discounts, including the cinema, gym memberships, holidays and shopping to name a few