Support Practitioner (*male) - Wishaw

Our fabulous #TeamDrumpellier is on the lookout for a patient and understanding *male colleague to join their team in Wishaw as a Support Practitioner.

The Role

​​​​​​​With a focus on maintaining and promoting independence, you will work in a person-centred way to provide support in all aspects of daily living, including cooking and preparing meals, personal care, administering medication and managing personal finances. The gentleman we support has Autism and is very structured in his routine, he does enjoy going out on the buses and for walks. Our friendly and supportive team work on a 1:1 basis to encourage him to try new activities at his own pace.

​​​​​​​Experience of Autism whether in a work environment or in your personal life would be advantageous, although full training will be given.

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

• Great communication skills.
• Excellent team player.
• Able to think outside the box.
• Caring attitude and approach.
• Positive approach to learning.
• Able to follow guidelines.
• Confidence in the use of technology

Shift Patterns

We provide tailored support on a 3 week rolling rota which will normally include 7 shifts over the 3 weeks including sleepovers.

Sleepovers are not included in your contracted hours and you’ll receive an additional sleepover payment of £105 per night.

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

​​​​​​​We do have a hiring event on Wednesday 16th November between 12pm and 7pm where you can pop along with your CV for an interview on the day.

Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Mark Lynn on 07866977054.

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 6 months of starting your employment with us.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​*For this position male is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

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