Support Practitioner - Bellshill

Based in Bellshill, our fabulous #TeamNLSLDrumpellier are looking for a motivated and goal focussed individual with great communication skills to join them as a Support Practitioner.

The Role

You’ll be supporting a young man on a 2:1 basis who has a keen interest in farm animals. He enjoys going bowling and swimming, out for drives in his car for a tasty bite to eat and having a dance at one of the local groups. We focus on promoting independence and working in a person-centred way to provide support in all aspects of daily living which includes cooking, maintaining a clean home environment, going shopping and and support them to maintain relationships with their friends and family. You’ll take an active role in the planning and delivery of person-centred care and be supportive and encourage him to express his wishes and views.

About You

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We recruit on values and transferrable skills, so you don't need experience or qualifications to start your career with us. We have our own Training Academy that'll give you all the skills you'll need, including the opportunity to complete your SVQ.

​​​​​​​As the person we support has a mobility car it is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence and are comfortable driving their car.

To be a great Support Practitioner, you'll be:

• a genuine, caring nature with a positive, can-do attitude
• able to demonstrate exceptional communication skills, including active listening
• committed to improving the lives of the people we support
• able to build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with different people, including other agencies and health professionals involved in care
• competent in the use of technology to enhance the support you provide
• reliable and flexible to meet the needs of the people we support

Shift Patterns

Our dedicated team provide we support to a young gentleman Monday to Friday, 1000 until 1500. Shift patterns are subject to change. ​​

Do you have any questions? To find out more, please contact Mark Lynn on 07866977054.

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​If you’re successful in joining our team, you will be expected to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and must be willing to work towards a SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare as required for SSSC registration. We will need you to register with the SSSC within 6 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.