Looking for a job that not only offers you a career, but a role that's packed full of laughter satisfaction? If you share our values and live in or around Dalry, this could be the role for you! Our fabulous #TeamBessieDunlop are on the lookout for understanding and motivated colleagues with a positive attitude to join their team on a permanent part-time (24 hours per week) basis in Dalry. It's never a dull moment at Bessie Dunlop and no two days are ever the same. You'll be joining a large friendly team providing tailored and person centred support.
The Role
As a Support Practitioner, you will support day to day personal needs including meal planning, cooking, housework, support to appointments and prompting with personal care and medication. We are looking for people who'll be enthusiastic about participating and supporting with hobbies and interests including meeting with friends, trips to the cinema and theatre as well as attending plenty tribute nights in the local area. Our aim is to enable the people we support to live a fulfilling and valued life, where they can achieve their own personal goals and aspirations. You will participate in the planning and delivery of this person‑centred care and encourage the people we support to express their views and wishes. With your help we will enable the people we support to play an active role within their local communities. Due to the needs of the service, for this role you will need a full UK manual drivers licence with 1 years experience on the roads.
About You
You don't need experience or qualifications to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferrable skills and have our own Training Academy that'll give you all the skills you'll need. We'll pay you for your training and even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees too!
- Great communication skills.
- 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 flexible, person‑led services that run twenty‑four hours a day, seven days a week, which include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and public holidays and on a rota basis. So we will need you to be flexible.
What makes Cornerstone a great place to work
- 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 £ 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
Support Practitioner (Driver) in Dalry employer: Cornerstone
At Cornerstone, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture where compassion and community impact are at the heart of what we do. Our part-time Compassionate Care Assistants in Peterhead benefit from flexible working hours, comprehensive paid training, and ample opportunities for professional growth, all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Join our dedicated team and experience the rewarding nature of helping individuals lead fulfilling lives in their own homes.
