Our Would you love a new part-time job where you can make a difference and be that person that someone can rely on? We might have just the opportunity youre looking for!
Our fabulous #TeamLinkwood in Irvine are on the lookout for an understanding and patient new colleague with a good sense of humour to join them on a permanent part-time (30 hours per week) basis.
Our team and the individual youll support
You’ll join a small, friendly and welcoming team who provide 1:1 support for a gentleman who has complex support needs. Youll help him to maintain his own tenancy and assist with all aspects of his daily living, including meal planning, cooking, medication, household tasks, personal care and finances.
Most days you will find yourself out for drives as the gentleman loves people watching and exploring new places. He also really enjoys a variety of sensory activities going to the local disco every Sunday.
As this gentlemans lifeline is his mobility car, we’re looking for someone who has a full, clean manual driving licence with a minimum of one year’s experience on the roads.
About You
You dont need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and we’ll give you all the training you’ll need. We’ll pay you for your training and will even fund your SVQ Level (SCQF level 6/7) qualification, PVG and yearly SSSC registration fees too!
What Well Need You To Bring
* 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
* Confidence in the use of computers
* A full manual driving license with a minimum of one year’s experience on the roads
* Youll have a job that actually matters
* Youll build meaningful relationships
* Youll feel proud of what you do
* Youll see the difference you make in someones confidence, independence and happiness
* We’ll provide full paid training, no experience is needed
* Youre not just a number here; we have a supportive culture
* Every day is different, no two shifts are ever the same
* You can be yourself and be proud of what you do
* There are opportunities to grow and develop if you want to
* We’ll fund your yearly SSSC registration fees
Shift patterns
As we’re dedicated to providing the best round‑clock support possible, shift patterns fall into day (08:45-21:00) and waking night (20:45-09:00) shifts. Waking nights would be worked on a rotational basis and are paid at your normal hourly rate, plus an additional payment per night.
What Makes Cornerstone a Great Place To Work
* 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
Important Information
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.
Have any questions?
If youd like to find out more, please contact Tracey Wilson on 07350457521.
Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today – we can’t wait to hear from you! We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible and hold the right to close our advert early. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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