Support Practitioner

Looking for a new job packed with satisfaction that you can't get anywhere else? We've got a great opportunity for you!

​​​​​​​Our amazing #NLSLScotstoun is on the lookout for a cheery and caring individual with a creative drive and love to be out in the community to join them on a part-time, permanent basis as a Support Practitioner.

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 an amazing career within the Health & Social Care sector. We'll even fund your SVQ qualification too! ​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​As the person we support has his own car it is essential that you hold a full UK, driving licence.

The Role

As a Support Practitioner, you'll play an important part in our team, ensuring that we provide the best care and support possible. The main purpose of your role will be to support individuals who have a disability and/or additional support needs with all aspects of their daily living, e.g. shopping, finances, cooking, medication, household tasks and personal care.

This role will be supporting two gentlemen on a double cover. ​​​​​​​N is a charming gent who has a massive love for chocolate and would choose chocolate over any other type of food. On a nice day, N enjoys spending time in the garden listening to Gerry Cinnamon or going walks in his wheelchair. N loves company, but also enjoys spending time alone in his own room with his sensory lights on.

The other gent you will be supporting is a man of few needs and wants and enjoys nothing more than some peace and quiet. W enjoys quiet surroundings and likes to relax in his room with his sensory lights on while stretching out on his bed. He also likes to go for drives in the car and enjoys visiting new places that aren't too noisy.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​To be a great Support Practitioner, we'll need you to be;​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• Caring and compassionate
• Able to work well in a team
• Great with communication and have good organisational skills
• Positive with a willingness to learn
• Creative, with a drive to improve the lives of the individuals you support
• Confident in the use of computers
• Able to drive nd have a full UK driving licence

Shift Patterns

Our dedicated team provide tailored 2:1 support 24/7. Shifts are 8am - 10pm and will include a sleepover, depending on the rota this could include a 8am - 10pm the following day.

​​​​​​​Our sleepover shifts do not form part of your contracted hours, so you will receive an additional payment of £105 per sleepover.

Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!

​​​​​​​Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Stella Lawson on 01236 918800​​​​​​​.

​​​​​​​We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible so reserve the right to close our advert early if we find a suitable candidate before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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.

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.

Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.