Support Practitioner in Fife

Looking for a new job that will bring satisfaction like no other? Look no further as we have some great opportunities to join our #TeamDrum in Dunfermline as Support Practitioners on a part-time (16-30 hours per week) basis. We also have relief opportunities too if you’re looking for something a bit more flexible.

About the team and the ladies you’ll support: You’ll become part of a welcoming, friendly team who provides invaluable support to four amazing ladies who have profound and complex needs within their own shared home. You’ll build genuine relationships with each lady and be part of moments that really matter; whether it’s providing support to cook a meal, achieve a goal, try something new or just feel understood. In addition to supporting the ladies with all aspects of their daily living, our team encourage them to live a valued life and get the opportunity to have a variety of experiences by planning lots of days out and arranging a number of activities in their home, from arts and crafts to alpaca visits. The ladies do all have limited communication, so getting to know them will take time, but once you do, you’ll find this role and their company so rewarding. There’s no better feeling than going home after every shift knowing that you’ve made a positive difference in someone’s life.

Why you’ll love this job:

• You’ll have a job that actually matters
• You’ll build meaningful relationships
• You’ll feel proud of what you do
• You’ll see the difference you make in someone’s confidence, independence and happiness
• We’ll provide full paid training, no experience is needed
• You’re not just a number here; we have a supportive culture
• Every day is different, no two shifts are ever the same
• You can be yourself and be proud of what you do
• There are opportunities to grow and develop if you want to
• We’ll fund your yearly SSSC registration fees

What we’ll 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 ladies have their own mobility cars so it would be great if you have a full, manual UK driving licence, but this isn’t a deal breaker for the right candidates!

Shift patterns: Our dedicated team provide 24 hour support with shifts usually falling into patterns between the hours of 07:00-22:00. Waking nights, sleepovers, weekends and public holidays would also form part of your rota on a rotational basis. Shifts may occasionally vary depending on the needs of the people we support and activities planned. Our sleepovers are not included in your contracted hours, so you will receive an additional £107.60 for every sleepover you work. Waking nights are paid at your normal hourly rate plus an additional supplement per waking night worked.

What makes Cornerstone a great place to work: Along with hosting our annual Star Awards to celebrate and recognise the impact and dedication of our colleagues and the achievements of the people we support, there are other great perks you’ll receive when you join our team:

• 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 can’t wait to hear from you!

We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible and reserve the right to close our advert early if we find suitable candidates 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.

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.

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