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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. We have two permanent part-time (20 hours per week) opportunities and relief contracts too, if you're looking for something a bit more flexible.
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. The great thing about this job is that two days are never the same. As a Support Practitioner you'll provide support with all elements of normal every day living, including cooking, housework, finances, personal care and medication.
You'll also play a huge part in supporting individuals to reach their goals and play an active part in their local community. Some of their hobbies and interests include baking, arts & crafts, hair & beauty treatments, pool, model trains & boats, walking, swimming & 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;
* 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 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
* 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
Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today; we'd love to hear from you!
We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible so reserve the right to withdraw our advert if we find suitable candidates before our 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 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 with 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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