Support Practitioner - Ellon - 470841

Looking for a new part‑time job where you can make a real difference and be a person that someone can rely on? You're in luck as our amazing #TeamArnha in Ellon are now on the lookout for a caring and reliable individual to join them on a part‑time (20 hours per week) basis.

You’ll become part of a friendly, fun team who support three amazing gentlemen to live in their own home. You’ll build a genuine relationship with each of the gentlemen 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 individuals with all aspects of their daily living, you’ll also support them with their hobbies and interests too, arts & crafts, photography, going for walks and out for coffee to name a few.

Being a Support Practitioner is more than just a job, 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 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 £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

Shift patterns:

We’re dedicated to providing the best 24/7 support, so shift patterns for our services involve early mornings, days, evenings, weekends, public holidays and sleepovers. The sleep part of a sleepover shift isn’t included within your contracted hours, so you will receive an additional payment for £107.60 per sleepover worked.

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 hold the right to close this 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 have a commitment to working towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with the support from our Training Academy. Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.