Support Pracititoner in Portlethen

Overview

Looking for a great new flexible job where you can make a difference in the lives of others? We've got just the opportunity for you! We're now on the lookout for new colleagues to join our relief pool in Portlethen. Our relief contracts really give you flexibility; you tell us when you're available and we'll look to give you shifts to fit. Our relief colleagues play an incredibly important role within our teams. As a relief colleague, you will step in to make sure that we still provide excellent care and support during times of annual leave, training or sickness.

Role and responsibilities

Our team and the individuals you’ll support Angus Court is a busy housing support service, as a Support Practitioner no two days are ever the same; you’ll be part of a fun, friendly team who supports seven individuals all with different support needs. Your main aim will be supporting the individuals with their day to day needs which include shopping, finances, cooking, appointments, personal care and housework. We’re looking for you to be enthusiastic and creative about participating in and supporting them with their hobbies and interests which include socialising, bowling, arts & crafts, soaps and going to discos.

About you

You don’t need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferable skills and will give you all the paid training you’ll need if you’re successful. We’ll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees too! Please note that if you don’t live in the Portlethen area and are a non-driver, we will need you to be mindful of the limited transport links that would fit with our shift patterns and be confident that you can travel to our service.

What you’ll need to bring

• A caring and compassionate attitude and approach
• The ability to work well in a team
• Confidence to lone work
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Confidence in the use of computers

Shift patterns

As we’re dedicated to providing around the clock support tailored to the needs of each individual and include weekends and public holidays. At present, our typical shift patterns usually fall in between the hours of 0800-2200 hours and will include weekends, public holidays and sleepovers on a rotational basis. Our sleepovers are not included in your contracted hours, so you’ll receive an additional sleepover payment of £107.60 per night for each sleepover worked!

Benefits

• 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

Application and compliance

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