Support Practitioner - Aberdeen

Looking for a new job that's packed with satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else? You're in luck as our amazing #TeamAbbotswell in Aberdeen are on the lookout for new colleagues on part-time or full-time basis .

The Role

You'll become part of a friendly, fun team who supports four individuals with different support needs to live in their own shared home and one individual who lives in her own home nearby. As a Support Practitioner, you'll not only support with all aspects of daily living, you’ll also assist them to take part in hobbies and activities both within the home and out in their local community. Some of their hobbies and interests include arts & crafts, music, baking and walking.

About You

You don't need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferrable skills. We'll pay you for your training and give you all of the practical skills you'll need, We'll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees too.

What we 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
• The ability to cook
• Confidence to go in the water as swimming is a regular activity

As the people we support already have barriers with communication, it's essential that you have an excellent grasp of written and spoken English.

Shift Patterns

As we're dedicated to providing the best support, tailored to the needs of each individual the shifts will include early mornings, evenings, weekends, sleepovers and public holidays.

Our sleepovers are not included in your contracted hours and you will receive an additional payment of £96 for each sleepover you work!

* Please note that we are unable to work any of our contracted posts around a university or college timetable.

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 Gemma Milne on 07568339918.

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.